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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between janino fironelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko Ruas struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, janino fironelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marko Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for fironelli with that takedown attempt.
Ruas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
fironelli throws a push kick but Ruas slaps the foot to one side.
fironelli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ruas scores with the left hand. fironelli knows he should have avoided that one.
fironelli moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruas gets control of fironelli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
fironelli content to stall in guard here.
fironelli trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst fironelli is controlling him.
Ruas wants to get back to his feet but fironelli passes into half guard.
fironelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas wants to get back to his feet.
fironelli working over Ruas with some ground and pound. Ruas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
fironelli stands up and beckons Ruas to join him on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ruas as fironelli shoots in.
Ruas lands with a cross.
fironelli is looking to clinch but Ruas is avoiding it.
Marko Ruas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas tries to keep at a distance but fironelli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruas can't break the clinch.
fironelli keeps control of Ruas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruas avoiding damage as fironelli throws knees to the body.
fironelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruas misses with a two punch combination.
fironelli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruas lands with a cross.
Ruas connects with a right hand. fironelli shakes it off.
fironelli is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh fironelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
fironelli throws a leg kick but Ruas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
fironelli seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Ruas shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! fironelli is backing up but Ruas catches him with a final right hook that drops him! fironelli covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Ruas Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Ruas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Livingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore Fisher has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Livingston!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Livingston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fisher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Livingston.
Livingston blocks the body kick.
Livingston throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fisher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fisher lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Livingston pushes a forearm under Fisher's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fisher is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Livingston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demolidor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Kendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demolidor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Kendo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendo shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Kendo closes the distance and clinches.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Kendo has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Kendo has the dominant position.
Kendo looking for a takedown.
Demolidor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Kendo.
Kendo has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Kendo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kendo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kendo seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Kendo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva tries to hold on but Kendo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kendo looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Kendo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendo looking for the choke but no joy.
Kendo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kendo's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kendo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kendo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Kendo let's go of the attempt for now.
Kendo gets his hands free as Silva looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendo is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kendo's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kendo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Kendo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kendo tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kendo circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Kendo is just out of range.
Kendo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kendo shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Demolidor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Kendo.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kendo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Kendo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva shoots and misses
and Kendo counters with a takedown into side control.
Kendo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kendo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kendo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mo Kendo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kendo is breathing heavily.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Kendo looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kendo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Kendo keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva is not content to let Kendo control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Kendo is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Kendo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva regains half guard, as Kendo was trying to land strikes.
Kendo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kendo manages to move to mount!
Kendo has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
Kendo with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Kendo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kendo working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Kendo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kendo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Kendo didn't expect that.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Kendo.
Kendo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Kendo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kendo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kendo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kendo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Silva prevents Kendo from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kendo keeps working.
Kendo is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Kendo is working away.
Kendo trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Kendo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kendo on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Kendo is out of range.
Kendo shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kendo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kendo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kendo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kendo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendo prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Kendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kendo landing with the ground and pound.
Kendo throws a big right hand that misses.
Demolidor Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mo Kendo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Kendo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kendo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Kendo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Stomping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stomping kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I hate Everything about you. Major Stomping has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Stomping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Steele!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Stomping misses.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Stomping misses.
Stomping loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Steele should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice takedown defense from Stomping. No joy for Steele on that attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Stomping. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stomping.
Stomping punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
Stomping shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stomping pulls his head out easily.
Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stomping wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomping wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stomping is working for a kimura but Steele is defending it quite comfortably.
Stomping is breathing heavily.
Stomping thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steele's head.
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stomping pulls his head out easily.
Stomping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Stomping is looking to advance position but Steele won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stomping is working hard here to advance position.
Stomping is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steele gets back to full guard.
Stomping will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stomping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stomping has his hands clasped together but Steele extends an breaks Stomping's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pat Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pipi Kali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pipi Kali!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reed lands in his opponent's guard.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Kali is retaining full guard.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Reed stops Kali from standing up.
Reed thows a big elbow that misses.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed throws and elbow that misses. Kali uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reed's guard. Nice move by Kali!
Kali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reed is looking for a triangle but Kali pushes his legs off easily.
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed looking for a guillotine here but Kali defends easily.
Reed throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kali passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kali defends it easily.
Reed trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kali is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Reed dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kali.
Kali scores with a jab.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kali.
Reed feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reed lands a couple of digs.
Kali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kali can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reed 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.
Reed thows a big elbow that misses.
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kali is breathing heavily.
Reed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed drops back looking for a leg! Kali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kali manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Kali's guard.
Reed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Kali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Kali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kali.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Kali blocks nicely.
Reed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kali's guard.
Reed is working for a kimura but Kali is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed working Kali over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kali's head.
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kali sees it coming and defends easily.
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kali has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reed is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kali is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Reed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feder Emeleanenkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeleanenkis has chosen And Then Comes Jason as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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216 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feder Emeleanenkis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emeleanenkis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liddell sprawls well initially but Emeleanenkis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Liddell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A right-left combo lands from Liddell.
Emeleanenkis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liddell was covering up waiting for the punch and Emeleanenkis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Liddell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Emeleanenkis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emeleanenkis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Emeleanenkis shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emeleanenkis checks a low kick from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Liddell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emeleanenkis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis walks into a left hand.
Liddell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emeleanenkis misses with a wild combination.
Liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emeleanenkis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell.
Liddell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Liddell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liddell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddell. Emeleanenkis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emeleanenkis fails with a takedown attempt.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feder Emeleanenkis.
Liddell looks to land a left hand but Emeleanenkis moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a combination
and Emeleanenkis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emeleanenkis wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
Emeleanenkis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Liddell dives on top into guard.
Emeleanenkis looks gassed!
Liddell wanted to stand there but Emeleanenkis had control of the position.
Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emeleanenkis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Liddell escapes and throws Emeleanenkis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis is trying to improve his position.
Liddell stands up.
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emeleanenkis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liddell won't be happy with that.
Liddell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Emeleanenkis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Emeleanenkis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liddell is trying to buck Emeleanenkis off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis tries for a kimura but Liddell is defending well.
Emeleanenkis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liddell, who protects the arm well.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Emeleanenkis drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis fails to land the takedown.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Feder Emeleanenkis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emeleanenkis fails with the takedown.
Emeleanenkis fails with a takedown attempt.
Emeleanenkis throws a lazy right hand but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddell throws a lazy head kick
and Emeleanenkis counters with a takedown into side control.
Emeleanenkis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Feder Emeleanenkis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emeleanenkis tries for a kimura but Liddell is defending well.
Emeleanenkis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liddell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Emeleanenkis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Emeleanenkis is breathing heavily.
Liddell tries to bum rush Emeleanenkis with a series of wild strikes but Emeleanenkis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Emeleanenkis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Liddell gets caught flat footed, as Emeleanenkis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Liddell wants to stand and escape but Emeleanenkis is having none of it.
Liddell 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.
Emeleanenkis trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Liddell wants to stand and escape but Emeleanenkis is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Liddell wriggles free and stands up.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Emeleanenkis is just out of range.
Emeleanenkis lands a glancing blow to the side of Liddell's head.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emeleanenkis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liddell's half guard.
Emeleanenkis is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to stand back up but Emeleanenkis is controlling him
Emeleanenkis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Emeleanenkis is trying to control the action in half guard but Liddell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Liddell is trying to stand back up but Emeleanenkis is controlling him
Emeleanenkis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Liddell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emeleanenkis.
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.
Emeleanenkis prevents Liddell from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Liddell scores with a hook.
Emeleanenkis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liddell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Emeleanenkis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liddell won't be happy with that.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Emeleanenkis drags him back down.
Emeleanenkis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emeleanenkis tries for a kimura but Liddell is defending well.
Emeleanenkis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Liddell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emeleanenkis's guard! Nice work there by Liddell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feder Emeleanenkis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Liddell scores with a one two! Emeleanenkis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liddell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emeleanenkis's head backwards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liddell to score with a decent uppercut.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emeleanenkis shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell sizes up Emeleanenkis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liddell misses with a double jab
and Emeleanenkis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emeleanenkis is standing up over Liddell. Liddell looks to escape but Emeleanenkis dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis grinds an elbow into Liddell's temple.
Liddell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Emeleanenkis is controlling him well.
Emeleanenkis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liddell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emeleanenkis swings around for an armbar but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Emeleanenkis's guard.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Emeleanenkis won't let him.
Emeleanenkis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell preventing the sweep.
Emeleanenkis looking for subs off his back but Liddell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Liddell decides to stand up.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Emeleanenkis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Emeleanenkis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Liddell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Emeleanenkis defending well as Liddell loads up on a big left hand.
Liddell lands a nice looking body kick.
Liddell misses with a looping right.
Emeleanenkis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emeleanenkis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Emeleanenkis is looking for a kimura but Liddell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emeleanenkis to get the leverage.
Emeleanenkis seems to be working for a kimura but Liddell defends the submission attempt.
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell has one foot on Emeleanenkis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Emeleanenkis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Emeleanenkis persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feder Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emeleanenkis has a takedown stuffed.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feder Emeleanenkis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emeleanenkis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feder Emeleanenkis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Bell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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216 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Little Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Bell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nog.
Nog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nog stalks Bell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bell's face. Bell staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Carl Bell has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nog scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Nog there.
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bell shoots in but Nog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Nog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bell looks gassed!
Bell ducks right into an uppercut from Nog.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nog's corner calls for a 1-2. Nog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nog scores with a jab to the head.
Nog tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nog cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs.
Nog lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Nog. That snapped Bell's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bell's head.
That has opened up Carl Bell's cut even more.
Nog with a nice cross.
Nog lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bell sprawling to the canvas. Nog follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bell hang on?
Bell is rocked!
Nog wants to free his trapped foot but Bell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nog seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Nog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nog blocks the strikes from Bell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Nog.
Nog is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
Bell gets full guard.
Nog looking to pass the guard.
Nog is pushing down on Bell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bell is fighting to maintain full guard but Nog has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bell is trying is best to control the position here.
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.
Nog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nog.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Nog is very close to passing his half guard.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Nog.
Nog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bell sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Nog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Bell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bell needs to keep his hands up - Nog had a free shot at his head there.
Nog throws a shot to the body.
Bell shoots in for a double leg but Nog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nog digs a good body shot into Bell's ribs.
Nog lands the left hand.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Nog.
A left and a right from Nog both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nog lands a jab-cross combination.
Nog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nog finds it's way round the side to connect with Bell's head.
Nog scores with a hook.
Nog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nog wants it to stay on the feet.
Nog thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog digs a good body shot into Bell's ribs.
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Nog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nog thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
Nog lands a head shot.
Bell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bell.
Nog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The cut above Carl Bell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nog scores with a one two! Bell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Nog.
Nog throws a one two combo.
Nog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carl Bell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carl Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nog lands with a cross.
Bell walks into a stiff left hand from Nog.
Little Nog is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nog cracks Bell with an open hand slap.
Nog throws out a powerful jab.
Bell moves forwards but Nog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nog works over Bell's head and body with a nice combination.
Nog cracks Bell with an open hand slap.
Nog lands the left hand.
Nog lands the left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl Bell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Little Nog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TheRock Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama comes to the cage accompanied by The Realest Sport. TheRock Obama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheRock Obama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Obama walks into a left hand.
Obama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
TheRock Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko punishes Obama's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Obama should have avoided that one.
Obama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Obama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Obama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Obama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Emelianenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Obama hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleksander Emelianenko!
Aleksander Emelianenko is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grand Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Alberto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Flash!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberto lands a body shot.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flash napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Flash with the active half guard here but Alberto passes nicely into side control.
Alberto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flash some visible discomfort.
Alberto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flash to his feet.
Flash shoots and misses
and Alberto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alberto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alberto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alberto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash controls Alberto momentarily but Alberto frees himself.
Alberto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alberto stays in close to Flash's body and controls the position.
Flash throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alberto uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Flash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flash regains half guard.
Flash looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Alberto pushes past his half guard into mount!
Alberto avoids the attempt from Flash to control.
Flash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash tries to lock up and control but Alberto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flash throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alberto. What's that going to do exactly?
Alberto tries to push Flash's head away but Flash is holding on tight.
Flash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flash is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alberto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flash tries to reverse the position but Alberto maintains control.
Flash swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Flash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alberto controlling the position easily from mount.
Alberto prevents Flash from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alberto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alberto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flash moves away.
Alberto misses with a body shot.
Flash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alberto.
Flash fails with the takedown
and Alberto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alberto lands a really nice looking cross but Flash seems unphased.
Flash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alberto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jose Alberto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grand Flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flash missing with punches from the bottom.
Flash trying to control here.
Flash tries to roll over but Alberto keeps him under control.
Alberto blocks the strikes from Flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Alberto 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flash has his takedown stuffed
and Alberto counters with a single leg into guard. Flash didn't expect that.
Flash is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flash trying to strike off his back.
Flash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alberto defends well.
Flash is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alberto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alberto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flash looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alberto has picked Flash up and slammed him! Flash can't keep hold of the triangle and Alberto manages to pass to side control!
Flash taking a bit of punishment here - Alberto scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Flash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flash is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Alberto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
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.
Flash is trying to escape the mount.
Alberto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alberto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flash in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alberto controlling the position easily from mount.
Flash wants to hold on but Alberto pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt
and Alberto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alberto.
Flash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flash is working an open guard so Alberto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alberto scores with a body shot.
Alberto thows a body shot but no joy.
Alberto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flash.
Flash misses with a takedown
and Alberto counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Alberto finds it's target.
Flash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flash working for submissions but it's allowed Alberto to get to half guard.
Alberto controlling the pace.
Alberto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flash looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberto is controlling the pace.
Flash trying to control here.
Flash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alberto pulls his head out easily.
Flash trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Flash wants to control but Alberto passes into side.
Flash tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alberto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Flash is wriggling around trying to escape.
Flash tries to lock up and control but Alberto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Flash that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Flash tries to hold on but Alberto pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alberto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alberto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flash fails with the takedown
and Alberto counters with a right hand to the body.
Flash tries for a takedown but Alberto circles away easily
and Alberto counters with a takedown into side control.
Alberto taking a breather here.
Flash is trying to control Alberto's posture but Alberto avoids it.
Flash is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Flash is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberto working away.
Flash is trying to get back to half guard.
Flash tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alberto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Flash is looking to improve his position but Alberto isn't that keen on the idea.
Flash in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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.
Flash flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Flash wants to control but Alberto is having none of it.
Flash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flash tries to hold on but Alberto postures up.
Flash working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto controlling the position easily from mount.
Flash tries to lock up and control but Alberto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alberto controlling the position easily from mount.
Flash can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flash tries to lock up and control but Alberto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flash tries to reverse the position but Alberto maintains control.
Alberto blocks Flash's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto had his way with Grand Flash in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alberto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Flash did well to prevent Alberto getting side control.
Flash throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Flash wants to get back to full guard but Alberto has passed into side control.
Flash is trying to escape the mount.
Flash swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Flash is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alberto controlling from mount.
Flash can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Flash is trying to maintain the position but Alberto is very close to passing his half guard.
Alberto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alberto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Flash's face as Alberto controls the position.
Flash trying to control but Alberto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Flash manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alberto's guard. Nice work there by Flash.
Flash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alberto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alberto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flash can do to turn this around?
Alberto prevents Flash from getting the reversal.
Jose Alberto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alberto controlling from the full mount.
Alberto prevents Flash from getting the reversal.
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.
Alberto avoids the attempt from Flash to control.
Alberto blocks Flash's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Flash is trying desperately to improve position.
Alberto avoids the attempt from Flash to control.
Flash is looking to improve his position but Alberto isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alberto looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alberto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alberto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Alberto!
Jose Alberto retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
160 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Cain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Roe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roe misses the shot to the body.
Roe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Roe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Cain misses with a hook.
Cain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roe.
Roe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Cain lands a lovely overhand right.
Cain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roe avoids it really well and circles away.
Roe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cain did well to prevent Roe getting side control.
Cain moves into full guard.
Roe with a nice head shot there.
Roe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roe lands a couple of digs.
Roe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roe has managed to get both his arms back between Cain's legs - danger averted.
Cain keeping full guard, as Roe tries to pass.
Roe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roe throws a big right hand that misses.
Roe trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Roe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cain is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cain slaps away a takedown attempt from Roe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roe is fending him off so far but Cain persists. Nope, Roe circles away and we're back to standing.
Roe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roe's guard.
Roe looking for a sweep. Not yet Roe, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roe's guard.
Roe trying to control from the bottom.
Cain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roe sees it coming and defends easily.
Cain is looking to advance position but Roe won't allow it.
Roe manages to get to full guard.
Roe looking for a sweep. Not yet Roe, not yet.
Roe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roe has control of Cain's left arm, preventing Cain from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roe is keeping the position for now.
Roe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain stands up and waves to Roe to follow him.
Cain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roe defends well.
Roe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cain is trying to control the position but Roe postures up.
Cain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain working for a triangle but Roe defends it easily.
Cain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cain as he jumps to the side.
Roe takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Roe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roe manages to avoid it.
Roe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Roe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cain is trying to defend but Roe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Roe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cain throws a hook to the side of Roe's head but Roe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cain rather than just go for the knockout.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cain!
Cain can't escape the position.
Cain is working hard here to advance position.
Cain tries to lock up and control but Roe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roe trying to control but Cain is having none of it.
Roe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cain is squirming around, avoiding Roe's attempts to control the action.
Cain tries to reverse the position but Roe maintains control.
Roe looking to finish Cain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cain!
Roe lands a big shot there that rocks Cain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roe breaks from Cain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roe lands a big elbow.
Roe with a couple of short strikes.
Cain is rocked!
Roe lands a heavy elbow.
Cain tries to reverse the position but Roe maintains control.
Roe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Roe avoids the attempt from Cain to control.
Roe controlling from the full mount.
Roe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cain is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Roe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Roe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cain tries to hold on but Roe pushes him away.
Roe trying to control but Cain is having none of it.
Roe lands a heavy elbow.
Roe landing strikes from the mount and Cain is in trouble!
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe wants to control the pace but Cain is squirming around nicely.
Roe prevents Cain from getting the reversal.
Roe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cain is squirming around, avoiding Roe's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Roe trying to control but Cain is having none of it.
Roe landing strikes from the mount.
Cain is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cain is trying to escape the mount.
Roe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roe tries to control but Cain wriggling away.
Roe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cain?
Cain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roe is looking to pass Cain's guard but actually Cain recovers to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roe's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roe is on top in guard.
Roe trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Roe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Roe moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Roe.
Roe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Roe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cain looking to control.
Cain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roe is aware though and is defending well.
Roe trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Roe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roe wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Roe throwing strikes but missing.
Roe wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cain wants to slow Roe down by chopping away at his legs.
Roe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cain to score with a decent uppercut.
Roe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Roe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roe cracks Cain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cain is looking to improve his position but Roe isn't that keen on the idea.
Roe with the ground and pound from mount.
Roe lands a nice shot to the head.
Cain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roe looking to finish Cain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cain!
Cain can't escape the position.
Roe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cain is in a horrible position here. Roe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roe's back!
Cain patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cain trying to control momentarily.
Cain gets his hands free as Roe looks to control.
Roe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cain's arms.
Roe covering up well under a series of strikes from Cain.
Cain gets his hands free as Roe looks to control.
Roe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Roe prevents Cain from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain doesn't have the hooks in and Roe manages to turn into his guard.
Roe throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roe feints and as Cain raises his hands in defense, Roe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cain wants to sweep but no luck.
Roe postures up.
Roe cracks Cain with a solid left hand.
Cain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Roe trying to control but Cain is having none of it.
Cain regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cain tries to roll over but Roe keeps him under control.
Roe lands with a punch from half guard.
Roe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cain tries to lock up and control but Roe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cain can't escape the position.
Roe cracks Cain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cain's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cain's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Roe really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Roe moves forwards but Cain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cain's head.
Roe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roe landing with the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cain misses with a jab to the body
and Roe counters with a single leg into guard. Cain didn't expect that.
Roe landing some decent shots from guard.
Roe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Roe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roe manages to get himself to full guard.
Cain wants to control from the top but Roe keeps moving.
Roe keeping full guard, as Cain tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roe. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roe moves away.
Cain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roe on the side of the head.
Cain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roe. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roe misses with a body shot.
Cain misses with the combination.
Roe gets a takedown into half guard.
Roe trying to mount his opponent but Cain defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe is keen to just control but Cain is a slippery customer.
Cain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roe pulls his head out easily.
Roe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roe trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
Roe is looking to advance position but Cain won't allow it.
Cain wants to get back to full guard.
Roe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cain is looking to score with low kicks.
Roe takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Roe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roe manages to avoid it.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roe manages to avoid it.
Roe checks a low kick from Cain.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Roe ducks down to avoid it.
Cain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roe doesn't seem bothered though.
Roe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cain looking for a guillotine here but Roe defends easily.
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but Roe is proving a slippery customer.
Roe looking to sit in guard and control but Cain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roe holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Roe dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cain is trying to get back to full guard.
Kai Roe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roe trying to pass the guard but Cain defending well.
Cain tries to get to full guard but Roe has control of the leg.
Roe working Cain over with strikes.
Cain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roe is working away from the top position though.
Cain is refusing to be controlled, as Roe sits in half guard.
Cain actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Roe takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Roe misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Roe.
Roe slips under a jab.
Cain thows a body shot but no joy.
Roe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cain looking for a sweep but Roe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Roe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cain is working to get back to half guard.
Roe controlling from mount.
Roe trying to control but Cain is having none of it.
Roe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roe with a couple of short strikes.
Roe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roe wants to control the pace but Cain is squirming around nicely.
Roe landing punches.
Roe with shots to the head and body - Cain looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roe looking to ground and pound but Cain is blocking nicely.
Roe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Cain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain is trying to escape the mount.
Cain seems to have got his legs back now.
Cain wants to hold on but Roe pushes him away.
Cain taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain can't escape the position.
Cain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cain wants to control but Roe is keeping busy.
Roe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cain!
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe raining down shots from the mount!
Roe scoring with strikes but Cain is staying in there.
Cain is looking to improve his position but Roe isn't that keen on the idea.
Roe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roe lands a big shot there that rocks Cain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roe connects with a nice short shot to Cain's temple.
Cain punching from the bottom.
Cain taking some punishment here, with Roe in his half guard.
Cain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain tries to strike from the bottom.
Roe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Roe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Roe!
Kai Roe is the new lightweight champion!
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