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Tradition XVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rich Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao pushes Moon up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moon throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Moon circles away.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moon gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Moon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao takes the fight into the clinch.
Moon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Moon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacquiao clinches.
Moon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Moon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacquiao rushes Moon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Moon tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Moon tries to pull guard but Pacquiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
Bobby Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao closes the distance and pushes Moon back into the cage.
Pacquiao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Pacquiao stops a takedown attempt from Moon.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Moon circles away.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Moon can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon jumps guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moon manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao has Moon up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pacquiao is pressed up against the cage. Moon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pacquiao down to the mat. Pacquiao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moon circles away quickly and effectively.
Moon tries to counter with a takedown but Pacquiao is quick to defend against it.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Moon jumps guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacquiao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Moon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moon wants a takedown.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moon back to the cage. Pacquiao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao moves into range and clinches up with Moon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao motions for Moon to come forward. Pacquiao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Pacquiao tries to get set, Moon tries to push him back and clinch up but Pacquiao manages to avoid the attempt.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao gets a clinch.
Moon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
Moon is working for takedown but Pacquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao clinches with his opponent.
Moon is working for takedown but Pacquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Pacquiao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacquiao moves into range and clinches up with Moon.
Moon jumps guard but Pacquiao stands there with Moon around his waist. Moon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moon goes for a takedown attempt but Pacquiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao wants to clinch.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Pacquiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao works over Moon's head and body with a nice combination.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacquiao!
Pacquiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moon is looking for a takedown.
Moon tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moon is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pacquiao lands with a slapping head kick.
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moon tries to keep at a distance but Pacquiao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Moon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
Moon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moon tries to pull guard but Pacquiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Moon drops back down to his feet.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Pacquiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Moon circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but Moon moves out of range.
Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pacquiao rushes Moon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
Moon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao takes the fight into the clinch.
Moon is working for takedown but Pacquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pacquiao tries to score a body lock takedown but Moon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moon tries to pull guard but Pacquiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Moon drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Pacquiao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moon blocks an elbow strike.
Moon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
Moon stops a takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moon looking for a takedown.
Moon wants a takedown but no success here.
Moon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Moon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pacquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moon jumps guard but Pacquiao stands there with Moon around his waist. Moon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pacquiao presses Moon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Moon in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moon attempts a counter takedown but Pacquiao avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacquiao has Moon up against the cage in a clinch.
Moon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiao.
Moon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pacquiao prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
Bobby Pacquiao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pacquiao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moon successfully pulls guard.
Moon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Moon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacquiao is aware though and is defending well.
Moon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacquiao manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pacquiao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moon has Pacquiao in his guard.
Moon controls Pacquiao momentarily but Pacquiao frees himself.
Moon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacquiao defends well.
Moon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Moon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pacquiao won't allow Moon to sweep him here.
Rich Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bobby Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacquiao 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Pacquiao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez has chosen Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pascual Perez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Perez gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perez defends well.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Diaz's closed guard. He's half up but Diaz has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Diaz pivots and extends the arm, Perez falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Diaz! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shinji Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Morris scores with a punch to the head.
Morris 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.
Morris moves into the clinch.
Nakamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Morris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura is controlling the pace.
Nakamura blocks the strikes from Morris.
Morris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Morris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morris.
Morris 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.
Morris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morris pushing down on Nakamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morris is trying to control. Nakamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morris is looking for a kimura but Nakamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morris to get the leverage.
Morris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morris.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura trying to hold on to Morris's head to control him but Morris postures up.
Morris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morris is taking a breather. Nakamura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morris lands with a punch from half guard.
Morris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morris in particular looking to stall.
Morris is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakamura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris is looking for a kimura but Nakamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morris to get the leverage.
Morris slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Morris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morris is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Morris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nakamura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Nakamura persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morris throws a head kick that misses.
Morris throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Morris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Matt Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Nakamura.
Morris scores with a jab to the head.
Morris closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is struggling to control the position.
Morris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura fails to land the takedown.
Morris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is looking to chop away at Nakamura's legs.
Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morris tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morris to the ground. Morris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Morris's corner calls for a 1-2. Morris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morris moves into the clinch successfully.
Morris slowing the pace effectively.
Morris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nakamura clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Morris has his arm under Nakamura's chin here. Game over son! Morris squeezes tightly and Nakamura is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Morris!
Our winner, Matt Morris, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Spigelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arthur Spigelman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Brown 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Spigelman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza swings for the body but Spigelman moves out of range.
Spigelman misses with an uppercut. Souza saw that one coming.
Spigelman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spigelman throws a jab when Souza was well out of range.
Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Gabriel Souza has been cut.
Souza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spigelman misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spigelman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spigelman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spigelman misses with a hook. Souza ducked under it nicely.
Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Spigelman is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spigelman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spigelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spigelman.
Donk. Spigelman catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Spigelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spigelman cracks Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Souza misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Spigelman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman scores with a hook.
Spigelman cracks Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Spigelman.
Spigelman lands with a good body shot.
Spigelman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spigelman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spigelman lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman looks to land a right hand but Souza moved out of range.
Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spigelman sprawls and moves away.
Spigelman lands with a cross.
Souza is rocked!
Gabriel Souza's cut is getting worse.
Spigelman with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spigelman throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Spigelman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spigelman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Spigelman.
Arthur Spigelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spigelman blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza takes one to the chin there.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spigelman looks to throw the jab but Souza is out of range.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Spigelman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spigelman scores with a decent looking hook.
Gabriel Souza's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza takes a swing at Spigelman's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Spigelman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Souza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spigelman.
Gabriel Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spigelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spigelman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spigelman looks to throw the jab but Souza is out of range.
Spigelman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spigelman throws a big shot that misses.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Spigelman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Souza is looking to wear down Spigelman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Spigelman misses the target.
Souza wants to clinch up but Spigelman keeps it at a distance.
Spigelman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Spigelman counter with a right hand.
Spigelman misses with a hook.
Arthur Spigelman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spigelman throws out the jab.
Spigelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spigelman! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman throws a leg kick but Souza moved away.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spigelman throws out the jab.
Spigelman lands a nice shot to the body.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spigelman counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Spigelman connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spigelman.
Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spigelman counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spigelman finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman lands a body shot.
Spigelman lands a lovely overhand right.
Souza looks to clinch
enabling Spigelman to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeez, Gabriel Souza's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Souza closes the distance but Spigelman moves to the side
enabling Spigelman to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spigelman.
Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Spigelman is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spigelman misses the target.
Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Souza defending well as Spigelman loads up on a big left hand.
Spigelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spigelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Spigelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arthur Spigelman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spigelman cracks Souza with an open hand slap.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spigelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Spigelman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Souza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza.
Spigelman throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Spigelman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spigelman throws a good cross that connects.
Spigelman throws a hook to the side of Souza's head but Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spigelman.
Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Spigelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spigelman cracks Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spigelman swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza takes a swing at Spigelman's ribcage but misses.
Spigelman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souza misses with a double jab.
Spigelman just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spigelman.
Spigelman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Souza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arthur Spigelman!
Arthur Spigelman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darcus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mietek Wegorz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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242 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darcus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mietek Wegorz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington throws out a leg kick but Wegorz moves out of range and Washington only half commits.
Wegorz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Wegorz counters with a left and a right that stings Washington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darcus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wegorz.
Washington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wegorz is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Washington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Washington uses his free foot to push down on Wegorz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wegorz.
Washington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Washington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wegorz wants to hold on but Washington pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washington trying to control but Wegorz is having none of it.
Washington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wegorz is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action.
Washington controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Wegorz is having none of it.
Washington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wegorz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Washington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Washington controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wegorz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wegorz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Washington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Washington throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wegorz because Washington loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington looking to control but Wegorz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darcus Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wegorz scores with a jab.
Wegorz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Washington is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wegorz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington rushes Wegorz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wegorz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Washington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wegorz is defending well though. Washington let's go of the attempt for now.
Darcus Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Washington controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wegorz covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Washington scores with punches to the body.
Wegorz trying to control the position but Washington manages to sink in the hooks.
Washington misses with a punch to the head.
Washington goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Wegorz escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Wegorz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wegorz in particular looking to stall.
Washington is concentrating on defense, preventing Wegorz from advancing position.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Wegorz has control of the leg.
Wegorz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wegorz is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
Wegorz is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
Washington wants to improve his position but Wegorz is controlling well.
Wegorz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wegorz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Washington keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
Wegorz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Washington controls his leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Wegorz scores with a four punch combination!
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Wegorz tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wegorz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wegorz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wegorz duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wegorz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wegorz throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wegorz slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darcus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wegorz is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wegorz has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mietek Wegorz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Wegorz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wegorz tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wegorz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
Washington tightens his grip and picks Wegorz up, before dumping him to the ground. Wegorz manages to land in guard.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Wegorz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington trying to control but Wegorz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Wegorz is keeping the position.
Washington trying to control but Wegorz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Washington tries for a takedown but Wegorz circles away easily
and Wegorz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Wegorz gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darcus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wegorz scores with a three punch combo!
Wegorz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wegorz.
Wegorz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wegorz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mietek Wegorz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wegorz misses with a double jab.
Wegorz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington's hands.
Washington tries for a takedown but Wegorz circles away easily
letting Wegorz counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wegorz misses with a double jab.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Wegorz counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Wegorz to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wegorz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wegorz's guard.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wegorz trying to control the position.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Wegorz is keeping the position.
Wegorz is trying to keep Washington in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Wegorz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington stays in close to Wegorz's body and controls the position.
Washington postures up in Wegorz's guard and throws a big left but Wegorz blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wegorz fails with the takedown.
Wegorz scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mietek Wegorz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wegorz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshida fails with the takedown.
Yoshida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yoshida misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yoshida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yoshida creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Randall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yoshida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Randall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yoshida off and has taken his back!
Randall looking for the choke from the back.
Randall has the hooks in. Yoshida is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall controlling well, preventing Yoshida from escaping the position.
Will Randall go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Randall doesn't have the hooks in and Yoshida manages to turn into his guard.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yoshida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Randall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida looking for a triangle here. Randall is fighting it but it looks tight! Yoshida pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Randall is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryo Yoshida!
Ryo Yoshida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niel Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutherland comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Niel Seraphim has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Niel Seraphim seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niel Seraphim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seraphim connects with a solid leg kick.
Seraphim is looking to clinch but Sutherland is avoiding it.
Seraphim throws a low kick, looking for Sutherland's leg but Sutherland calmly moves out of range.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seraphim has managed to clinch.
Seraphim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sutherland's efforts to push away.
Seraphim misses with the head strike.
Seraphim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seraphim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sutherland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seraphim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seraphim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seraphim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sutherland is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Niel Seraphim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seraphim. Sutherland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seraphim lands an overhand right.
Seraphim scores with a one two! Sutherland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seraphim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sutherland avoids the head kick by Seraphim.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Seraphim closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Seraphim.
Sutherland is trying to push Seraphim away but Seraphim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sutherland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seraphim misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been told by Seraphim's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seraphim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seraphim tries to land a front kick but Sutherland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland avoids a kick to the body.
Seraphim misses with a body kick.
Seraphim is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seraphim misses with a head kick.
Sutherland throws a counter combo.
Seraphim drives through and clinches with Sutherland against the cage.
Seraphim misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Seraphim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sutherland's brow.
Seraphim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim misses with a knee strike.
Seraphim lands a nice elbow.
Seraphim lands a nice knee to the body.
Seraphim tries a knee to the head but Sutherland blocks it.
Seraphim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Seraphim looking to throw knees to the head but Sutherland is blocking nicely.
Sutherland breaks the clinch.
Seraphim throws a chopping leg kick but Sutherland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sutherland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seraphim feints and then cracks Sutherland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sutherland down.
Seraphim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sutherland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Seraphim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seraphim takes a swing at Sutherland's ribcage but misses.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sutherland throws a counter combo.
Seraphim scoring well with a low kick there.
Seraphim throws a head kick that misses
and Sutherland counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Seraphim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seraphim misses with a body kick.
As Seraphim backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Seraphim manages to avoid it all.
Seraphim throws a body shot but no joy.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
Seraphim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sutherland moves out of range of the body kick from Seraphim.
Sutherland unleashes a big counter combination but Seraphim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Seraphim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niel Seraphim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Seraphim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seraphim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sutherland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Seraphim misses with a left hand
and Sutherland counters with a two punch combo.
Seraphim misses with a kick to the body.
Seraphim misses the shot to the body.
Seraphim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seraphim throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seraphim closes the distance and pushes Sutherland back into the cage.
Sutherland avoids a wild elbow strike from Seraphim.
Seraphim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seraphim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland is trying to break free.
Seraphim misses with a knee strike.
Sutherland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seraphim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sutherland's efforts to push away.
Seraphim prevents Sutherland from breaking the clinch.
Sutherland working hard to break the clinch.
Seraphim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sutherland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sutherland working hard to break the clinch.
Sutherland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Niel Seraphim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sutherland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seraphim keeps Sutherland at a distance using the push kick.
Seraphim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Seraphim misses with a straight right.
Seraphim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutherland can do to turn this around?
Seraphim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sutherland tries to keep at a distance but Seraphim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sutherland blocks the elbow strike.
Sutherland tries to circle away but Seraphim has him pinned against the cage.
Seraphim looking to throw knees to the head but Sutherland is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim missing with knees to the body.
Sutherland is trying to force a seperation but Seraphim has the dominant position.
Seraphim has Sutherland pressed against the cage, preventing Sutherland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seraphim trying to land knees to the body.
Seraphim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seraphim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sutherland working hard to break the clinch.
Seraphim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sutherland's efforts to push away.
Seraphim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sutherland dodges an elbow strike from Seraphim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sutherland working hard to break the clinch.
Seraphim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Seraphim misses with a knee strike.
Seraphim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sutherland tries to break free but Seraphim pushes him back against the cage.
Seraphim misses with the head strike.
Seraphim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sutherland is defending well for now.
Seraphim tries to land a knee to the head but Sutherland blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seraphim prevents Sutherland from breaking the clinch.
Seraphim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sutherland avoids it.
Sutherland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niel Seraphim dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Seraphim tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Niel Seraphim is winning the standup battle so far.
Sutherland moves out of range of the body kick from Seraphim.
Sutherland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seraphim to score with a decent uppercut.
Seraphim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seraphim tries to clinch up but Sutherland circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sutherland takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sutherland checks a leg kick.
Seraphim throws a shot from downtown. Sutherland moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seraphim.
Sutherland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seraphim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sutherland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seraphim lands a nice shot that snaps Sutherland's head back.
Seraphim throws a sloppy head kick
and Sutherland counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seraphim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Seraphim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Seraphim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Seraphim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Seraphim.
As Seraphim backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Seraphim manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seraphim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seraphim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seraphim tries a low kick but Sutherland avoids it.
Sutherland checks a low kick from Seraphim.
Seraphim throws the kick towards the body but Sutherland avoids it.
Sutherland moves away from the strike by Seraphim.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seraphim throws a leg kick but Sutherland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seraphim misses with a head kick.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seraphim.
Sutherland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Seraphim backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Seraphim manages to avoid it all.
Seraphim misses with a double jab.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seraphim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sutherland unleashes a big counter combination but Seraphim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seraphim throws a wild body kick that Sutherland sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Seraphim throws a leg kick but Sutherland moved away.
Seraphim misses with a body shot.
Seraphim moves in looking to clinch but Sutherland pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Seraphim.
Seraphim looks to land a combination but Sutherland avoids it well.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seraphim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sutherland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seraphim looks to land a left hand but Sutherland moved out of range nicely.
Seraphim throws a hook but Sutherland blocks it.
Sutherland unleashes a big counter combination but Seraphim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Seraphim throws a sloppy head kick and Sutherland moves out of range easily.
Seraphim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sutherland checks a leg kick.
As Seraphim backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Seraphim manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Seraphim is predictable there
and Sutherland counters with a one-two to the body.
Seraphim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutherland dodges the punch combination from Seraphim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seraphim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
Seraphim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seraphim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seraphim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sutherland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
Joe Sutherland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland blocks a leg kick.
Sutherland throws a counter combo.
Seraphim looks for the body kick but Sutherland saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sutherland keeps the fight on the outside.
Sutherland throws a counter combo.
Sutherland moves out of range of the body kick from Seraphim.
Niel Seraphim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seraphim throws a body shot but no joy.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niel Seraphim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seraphim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niel Seraphim!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Samsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor - Remember The Name. Cris Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cris Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregor Samsa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samsa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Brown avoids the head kick by Samsa.
Samsa looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown avoids the head kick by Samsa.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown has Samsa pressed against the cage, preventing Samsa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Samsa crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Samsa can't break the clinch.
Samsa working hard to break the clinch.
Samsa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown stalling the fight.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Samsa's head.
Samsa is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samsa backwards.
Samsa blocks an uppercut.
Samsa wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Samsa takes a shot to the head.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samsa is rocked!
Samsa wants to break free but Brown has control.
Samsa is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Samsa breaks the clinch.
Samsa misses with a head kick.
Brown drives through and clinches with Samsa against the cage.
Samsa wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Samsa has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Samsa missing with knees to the body.
Samsa lands a nice knee to the body.
Samsa seems to have recovered his senses.
Samsa can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsa is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Samsa has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Samsa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Samsa missing with knees to the body.
Samsa tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Samsa blocking some punches.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samsa wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Samsa tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Samsa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown is pushing Samsa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Samsa can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown avoiding damage.
Samsa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samsa's efforts to push away.
Samsa is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Samsa wants to break free but Brown has control.
Knees to the body from Samsa.
Samsa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samsa breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Samsa
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Samsa misses with a wild body shot.
Brown clinches up with Samsa and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps control of Samsa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown is leaning against Samsa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Samsa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Samsa.
Samsa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown avoids the head kick by Samsa.
Samsa throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown tries to clinch up but Samsa circles away and keeps his distance.
Samsa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Samsa throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Samsa.
Samsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown pushes Samsa up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samsas head.
Samsa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Samsa working Brown over with knees to the body.
Samsa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samsa, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cris Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samsa missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samsa is trying to break free.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Samsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samsa tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
Samsa blocks an uppercut.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samsa has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Samsa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown has Samsa pushed against the cage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Samsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Samsa is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsa can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsa misses with a knee to the head.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown has Samsa pushed against the cage.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samsa.
Samsa trying to land knees to the body.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samsa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Samsa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samsa has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samsa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Samsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsa letting Brown take a breather here.
Samsa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Samsa blocks an uppercut.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown has Samsa pressed against the cage, preventing Samsa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Samsa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samsa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Samsa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samsa backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samsa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samsa trying to land knees to the body.
Samsa scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samsa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samsa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Brown backs off Samsa throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Samsa misses with the combination.
Samsa throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brown drives through and clinches with Samsa against the cage.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Samsa backwards.
Samsa tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Brown dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Samsa throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Samsa throws a head kick that misses.
Gregor Samsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsa misses the shot to the body.
Brown wants to clinch.
Samsa darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Samsa wants to break free but Brown has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsa trying to land knees to the body.
Samsa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Samsa.
Samsa can't break the clinch.
Brown lands a right hand.
Samsa lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samsa's efforts to push away.
Samsa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown has Samsa pressed against the cage, preventing Samsa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Samsa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Samsa tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Samsa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Samsa is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Samsa is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Samsa trying to land knees to the body.
Samsa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Samsa.
Brown stalls.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samsa up against the cage.
Samsa is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Samsa is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Samsa is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Samsa misses with a knee strike.
Brown stalling in the clinch.
Samsa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samsa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samsa throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samsa.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Samsa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samsa has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Samsa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Brown.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Samsa.
Samsa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samsa wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Samsa tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Samsa.
Cris Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samsa manages to break the clinch.
Samsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown forces Samsa back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Samsa can't break the clinch.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Samsa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Samsa drops to his knees and Brown pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cris Brown!
Cris Brown very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Fretwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Hate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Hate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Fretwell!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hate swinging wildly here.
Fretwell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hate.
Fretwell misses with a few strikes there.
Fretwell slips a straight right by Hate.
Fretwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hate avoids it really well and circles away.
Hate thuds a left hand into Fretwell's body.
Fretwell misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fretwell dives in and grabs Hate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hate pushes down on Fretwell's head and hops out.
Hate is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hate throws a wild body kick that Fretwell sees coming a mile off.
Fretwell wants to counter with a clinch but Hate pushes him away.
Hate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fretwell tries to work over Hate's front leg with a kick but Hate checks it.
Hate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hate misses the jab.
Hate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fretwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Hate.
Hate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fretwell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hate throws a push kick but Fretwell slaps the foot to one side.
Hate misses with a kick to the body
and Fretwell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fretwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hate is refusing to be controlled, as Fretwell sits in half guard.
Hate pushes Fretwell off but Fretwell dives into side control.
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!
Fretwell trying to control the action but Hate is working from the bottom.
Hate is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fretwell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fretwell is chipping away with strikes.
Hate is trying to get back to his feet.
Hate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fretwell connects with a decent elbow.
Fretwell prevents Hate from escaping the position.
Fretwell trying to control the position but Hate is working away.
Fretwell lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fretwell working the ground and pound.
Hate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hate tries to get out of the position.
Hate is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hate is not content to let Fretwell control the position.
Fretwell taking a breather here.
Fretwell advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fretwell working for a guillotine from mount but Hate is in no mood to give up.
Fretwell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hate looks a forlorn figure.
Fretwell has hold of Hate's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hate manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hate tries to buck Fretwell off but he can't manage it.
Fretwell looking to secure an arm triangle but Hate defends it well.
Hate is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Fretwell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hate scores with a nice right hand.
Hate fails to land with a series of punches.
Hate throws a wild body kick that Fretwell sees coming a mile off.
Hate throws a low kick but Fretwell avoids it.
Hate tries to land a front kick but Fretwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fretwell tries to clinch but Hate is having none of it.
Hate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fretwell.
Hate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fretwell.
A counter left hand to the body from Hate misses its target.
Fretwell swings for the body but Hate moves out of range.
Hate misses with a body kick.
Hate misses with a head kick.
Fretwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fretwell moves out of range of the body kick.
Hate throws a wild body kick that Fretwell sees coming a mile off.
Fretwell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hate.
Fretwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fretwell moves in looking to clinch but Hate pushes him off.
Hate digs a good hook to Fretwell's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fretwell avoids the body shot from Hate.
Harry Hate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Hate has knocked Fretwell down with a huge combo! Hate steps away and waves a wobbly Fretwell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Lyle Fretwell has been cut.
Fretwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fretwell slips a jab from Hate.
Fretwell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hate looks to score with a jab to the body but Fretwell is just out of range.
Hate throws a leg kick but Fretwell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fretwell with the counter takedown but Hate avoids it easily.
Fretwell avoids the head kick by Hate.
Fretwell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fretwell blocks a head kick by Hate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fretwell scores with a jab to the body.
Fretwell shoots in and bounces Hate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fretwell advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fretwell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hate pushes Fretwell off but Fretwell dives into side control.
Hate gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fretwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hate is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hate trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hate defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fretwell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fretwell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fretwell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hate wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hate is squirming around, avoiding Fretwell's attempts to control the action.
Fretwell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fretwell throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hate has his hands clasped together but Fretwell breaks the hold and Hate is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Fretwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyle Fretwell!
Lyle Fretwell is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Lyle Fretwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sprawl Brawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marduk comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight blaring out of the sound system. Sprawl Brawl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
280 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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20
260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Marduk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sprawl Brawl!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marduk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brawl wants to break free but Marduk has control.
Marduk has a couple of punches blocked by Brawl.
Marduk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brawl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brawl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Marduk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawl tries to circle away but Marduk has him pinned against the cage.
Brawl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marduk has him pressed against the cage.
Brawl wants to get back to striking at distance but Marduk won't allow it.
Marduk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Sprawl Brawl has been cut.
Brawl is trying to break free.
Brawl tries to circle away but Marduk has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marduk as Brawl tries to tie him up.
Marduk has a couple of punches blocked by Brawl.
Marduk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marduk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brawl wants to break free but Marduk has control.
Brawl breaks from the clinch.
Marduk gets a clinch.
Marduk lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marduk scores with a shoulder strike.
Marduk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marduk keeps control of Brawl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling him.
Brawl tries to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling the position.
Marduk lands with a left to the head.
Marduk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawl backwards.
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!
Brawl is looking to break free of the clinch but Marduk has double underhooks.
Marduk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Marduk to work.
Marduk has Brawl pressed against the cage, preventing Brawl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marduk misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marduk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Marduk has him pressed against the cage.
Marduk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawl's elbow.
Marduk leaning against his opponent.
Marduk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawl backwards.
Marduk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brawl is trying to force a seperation but Marduk has the dominant position.
Marduk lands a right hand.
Brawl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marduk stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marduk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Marduk.
Marduk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marduk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brawl blocks an uppercut.
Brawl wants to break free but Marduk has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marduk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brawl has had enough of the clinch but Marduk keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawl.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Marduk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sprawl Brawl's cut.
That's time! Marduk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marduk forces Brawl back against the cage and clinches.
Brawl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marduk rushes Brawl and presses him up against the cage.
Brawl has had enough of the clinch but Marduk keeps him there for the moment.
Marduk slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marduk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brawl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marduk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marduk fails to land.
Marduk throws a head punch that misses.
Brawl tries to break free but Marduk pushes him back against the cage.
Brawl is looking to break free of the clinch but Marduk has double underhooks.
Brawl working hard to break the clinch.
Marduk lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marduk fails to land.
Brawl tries to break free but Marduk pushes him back against the cage.
Brawl has had enough of the clinch but Marduk keeps him there for the moment.
Marduk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brawl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marduk has Brawl pressed against the cage, preventing Brawl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawl tries to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling the position.
Marduk working aggressively here.
Marduk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marduk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marduk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marduk lands with a short shot to the head.
Marduk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marduk drops Brawl onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brawl is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brawl is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marduk throws a punch but it's blocked by Brawl.
Brawl is still on wobbly legs! Can Marduk finish him?
Brawl blocking some punches.
Brawl seems to have recovered his senses.
Marduk scores with a shoulder strike.
Marduk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marduk slowing the pace effectively.
Brawl tries to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling the position.
Marduk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawl can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawl is trying to break free.
Brawl is trying to force a seperation but Marduk has the dominant position.
Brawl is looking to break free of the clinch but Marduk has double underhooks.
Brawl wants to get back to striking at distance but Marduk won't allow it.
Marduk misses with a punch on the inside.
Marduk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brawl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marduk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brawl is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marduk with a body shot.
Sprawl Brawl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marduk darts in and clinches Brawl up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brawl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marduk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brawl has had enough of the clinch but Marduk keeps him there for the moment.
Marduk leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marduk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brawl tries to break free but Marduk pushes him back against the cage.
Brawl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marduk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brawl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marduk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marduk clinches up against the cage.
Brawl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brawl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Marduk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sprawl Brawl's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marduk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marduk misses with a punch on the inside.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marduk.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marduk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Marduk fails to land.
Brawl being controlled against the cage.
Marduk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawl wants to get back to striking at distance but Marduk won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawl tries to circle away but Marduk has him pinned against the cage.
Marduk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawl backwards.
Marduk throws a head punch that misses.
Brawl is looking to break free of the clinch but Marduk has double underhooks.
Marduk misses with the head strike.
Marduk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brawl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marduk lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawl backwards.
Craig Marduk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brawl wants to break free but Marduk has control.
Brawl is trying to force a seperation but Marduk has the dominant position.
Marduk stalls.
Brawl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawl letting Marduk take a breather here.
Marduk swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marduk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brawl's efforts to push away.
Marduk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brawl can't break the clinch.
Marduk lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawl backwards.
Brawl is looking to break free of the clinch but Marduk has double underhooks.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marduk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawl letting Marduk take a breather here.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawl is trying to force a seperation but Marduk has the dominant position.
Marduk misses with a punch on the inside.
Brawl wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brawl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marduk has him pressed against the cage.
Brawl wants to break free but Marduk has control.
Marduk is stalling here.
Marduk stalls.
Marduk seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Come on Marduk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marduk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marduk working aggressively here.
Brawl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marduk has him pressed against the cage.
Marduk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marduk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marduk misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marduk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brawl tries to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling the position.
Brawl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Marduk clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sprawl Brawl's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marduk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marduk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marduk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brawl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brawl tries to keep at a distance but Marduk has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Marduk.
Marduk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brawl wants to break free but Marduk has control.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Marduk has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawl is looking to break free of the clinch but Marduk has double underhooks.
Brawl blocking some punches.
Marduk slowing the pace effectively.
Marduk lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brawl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Marduk has him pressed against the cage.
Brawl working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marduk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Marduk.
Marduk misses with some punches.
Brawl working hard to break the clinch.
Brawl is trying to push Marduk away but Marduk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brawl wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marduk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marduk throws a punch but it's blocked by Brawl.
Marduk lands with a left to the head.
Marduk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brawl is looking to break free of the clinch but Marduk has double underhooks.
Marduk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brawl tries to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling the position.
Marduk keeps control of Brawl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brawl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marduk has him pressed against the cage.
Brawl can't break the clinch.
Marduk misses with the head strike.
Marduk controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marduk misses with a punch on the inside.
Marduk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marduk scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Marduk fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Marduk fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marduk.
Brawl wants to get back to striking at distance but Marduk won't allow it.
Brawl wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brawl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marduk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marduk has a couple of punches blocked by Brawl.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marduk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawl backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Marduk fails to land.
Marduk struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawl controls his hands.
Brawl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marduk has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawl.
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brawl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brawl blocking some punches.
Marduk digs a right hand into Brawl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawl's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Marduk had his way with Sprawl Brawl in that round.
The cut man is working on Sprawl Brawl's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marduk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brawl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marduk prevents Brawl from breaking the clinch.
Brawl blocking some punches.
Brawl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brawl is trying to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling him.
Brawl wants to get back to striking at distance but Marduk won't allow it.
Marduk lands with a left to the head.
Marduk lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brawl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marduk moves into the clinch.
Brawl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marduk lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Sprawl Brawl's cut even more.
Marduk swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marduk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brawl or not.
Brawl takes a shot to the head.
Marduk lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawl tries to circle away but Marduk has him pinned against the cage.
Marduk misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Marduk.
Marduk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marduk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Brawl's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Brawl drops to his knees and Marduk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Marduk!
Craig Marduk retains his heavyweight title!
Craig Marduk very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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