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CTS 18 What did you do PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ay One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ay One has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tiago Nero's chin.
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiago Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ay One!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One scores with a decent looking hook.
One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
One avoids a punch combination nicely.
One connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ay One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One sizes up Nero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
One misses with a double jab
and Nero counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One with a hook.
Nero lands an overhand right.
It looks like Ay One has been cut.
Nero misses with a hook.
One cracks Nero with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from One. Nero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
One showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nero.
One is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nero with a body shot.
One misses with an uppercut. Nero saw that one coming.
Nero is looking to counter with a body kick.
One throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nero counters with a left and a right that stings One.
Jab from One.
Nero jabs One right on the nose. One blinks but takes it well.
One connects with a body shot.
Nero's jab looks to have found its range, popping One under the eye.
Nero steps into range and cracks One with a monster punch that buckles his knees! One flops backwards and Nero dives into his guard looking to finish!
One is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nero trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nero throws a poor cross that misses
and One counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Nero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
One is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
One works over Nero's head and body with a nice combination.
One missing with a left hand there. Nero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nero throwing a counter right hand but One manages to avoid it.
One throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for One. That snapped Nero's head back.
Nice defenses there by Nero.
One swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nero moves into the clinch.
One working aggressively here.
Nero tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Nero back against the cage.
Nero tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Nero back against the cage.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Nero controls the action.
One goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nero scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
One goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nero keeps control of One as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nero tries a body shot but One blocks it.
One misses with a punch to the body.
One tries to work over Nero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and One duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and One counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Left hook, right uppercut from One.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One misses with a jab to the body
and Nero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ay One will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ay One's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nero circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends One tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nero wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Nero!
Tiago Nero gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Aberdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Chris (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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182 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendon Aberdeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Chris!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberdeen fails to land the takedown.
Aberdeen stuffs the takedown.
Psycho Chris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aberdeen.
Aberdeen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aberdeen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aberdeen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chris defends it well.
Chris is trying to stand up here but Aberdeen is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aberdeen is trying to control. Chris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberdeen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aberdeen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chris defends it well.
Aberdeen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aberdeen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aberdeen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aberdeen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aberdeen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aberdeen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chris can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris tries to kick Aberdeen off but Aberdeen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aberdeen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chris is just riding it out for now. Aberdeen eventually gives up the hold.
Aberdeen 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.
Chris wants to get back to his feet.
Aberdeen trying to pass the guard but Chris defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberdeen trying to control from half guard but Chris is working away.
Aberdeen working Chris over with strikes.
Aberdeen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chris is trying to stand up here but Aberdeen is controlling him well.
Chris is in trouble now - Aberdeen has advanced to mount!
Aberdeen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aberdeen trying to control but Chris is having none of it.
Aberdeen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chris can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chris is in a horrible position here. Aberdeen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chris is bucking up trying to escape but Aberdeen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chris squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Aberdeen looking for a guillotine from mount but Chris is having none of it.
Aberdeen is looking to work his way around to Chris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aberdeen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aberdeen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aberdeen unloading with bombs!
Aberdeen works his way to his opponent's back.
Aberdeen trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendon Aberdeen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aberdeen wants to improve his position but Chris is controlling well.
Aberdeen trying to control here.
Chris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aberdeen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aberdeen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chris's back!
Aberdeen tries to keep control of the position but Chris is staying busy.
Chris wants to get back to his feet.
Aberdeen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aberdeen wants to control but Chris is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberdeen 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, Chris has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chris trying to get back to his feet but Aberdeen is in full control for now.
Aberdeen looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Chris taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brendon Aberdeen!
Brendon Aberdeen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Ruffarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho comes to the cage accompanied by Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) . This should be a great matchup!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus Ruffarino!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruffarino quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruffarino pushes Kaho off, looking to escape but Kaho dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Ruffarino is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viavao Kaho!
Viavao Kaho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaako Turkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Blackwell (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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146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaako Turkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Blackwell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turkinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackwell wants to counter with a clinch but Turkinen pushes him away.
Turkinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blackwell is trying to break the clinch but Turkinen is controlling him.
Blackwell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Turkinen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blackwell to the mat. Blackwell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Blackwell controlling Turkinen's posture.
Blackwell keeping full guard, as Turkinen tries to pass.
Turkinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blackwell is looking for a triangle here but Turkinen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Turkinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blackwell is rocked!
Turkinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blackwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwell tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Turkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwell keeps working.
Blackwell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turkinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkinen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Blackwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackwell trying to remain calm as Turkinen controls from the top position.
Turkinen looks up at the clock and then as Blackwell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turkinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turkinen working the head with strikes.
Turkinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blackwell holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkinen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blackwell down.
Turkinen 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.
Turkinen is chipping away with strikes.
Turkinen advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turkinen raining down shots from the mount!
Blackwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Turkinen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blackwell?
Blackwell is still in real trouble! Can Turkinen finish him?
Turkinen lands a big shot there that rocks Blackwell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blackwell tries to lock up and control but Turkinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackwell tries to reverse the position but Turkinen maintains control.
Blackwell seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwell tries to hold on but Turkinen pushes him away.
Blackwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Turkinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Blackwell is bucking up trying to escape but Turkinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell is looking to get to half guard.
Turkinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turkinen landing shots from mount.
Blackwell wants to get back to his feet.
Turkinen controlling from the full mount.
Turkinen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Turkinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaako Turkinen!
A relieved looking Jaako Turkinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshi Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King darts in and clinches Suzuki up against the cage.
King gets underhooks to prevent Suzuki's takedown attempt.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
King is trying to drag Suzuki to the mat but Suzuki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
Suzuki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King tries to bum rush Suzuki with a series of wild strikes but Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suzuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suzuki on the ground.
King struggling a bit here.
Suzuki lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suzuki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
King parries the strikes from Suzuki easily there. Suzuki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable King to escape.
King is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Suzuki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down King's shoulder. That is not cool.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Suzuki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. King is trying to escape and Suzuki transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and King is forced to tap! Nice work there by Suzuki! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Longwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Longwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Stone!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone is standing up over Longwe. Longwe looks to escape but Stone dives into side control.
Stone tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stone throws a strike aimed at the side of Longwe's head but Longwe avoids it well.
Longwe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stone wants to control but Longwe is keeping him busy.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longwe holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Longwe is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longwe looks to move to half guard but instead Stone has passed into mount! Damn!
Longwe wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Stone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Longwe wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Longwe has given up his back. Will we see Stone going for some submissions?
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.
Stone has got one arm under Longwe's chin. This could be trouble... Longwe trying to control the other hand but Stone gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Longwe has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CJ Stone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Boudain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 10 Years - All White. Johnny Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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282 lbs
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259 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Boudain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Boudain shows good takedown defense.
Boudain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boudain's waist but Boudain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Boudain sprawls well.
Dante Boudain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boudain is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Boudain circles away and we're back to standing.
Boudain slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boudain closes the distance and clinches.
Boudain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudain manages to break the clinch.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Boudain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Boudain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boudain closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boudain after a bit of a struggle.
Boudain breaks the clinch.
Boudain throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith scores with a jab. Boudain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boudain tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boudain to the ground. Boudain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith looks for a takedown but Boudain sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Boudain. Boudain maintains the clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boudain prevents it.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boudain effectively controlling the action here.
Boudain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Boudain breaks from the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boudain as he jumps to the side.
Boudain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boudain is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Boudain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith with a jab.
Boudain blocks a jab.
Boudain is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Boudain tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Boudain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Boudain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.
Boudain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Boudain is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Smith is pressing down on Boudain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boudain is holding on for now.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boudain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boudain controlling the position for now.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boudain defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boudain is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudain has his hands clasped together around Smith's back. He's all about the action.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boudain defending well though.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boudain is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boudain keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Boudain tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boudain's waist but Boudain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Boudain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boudain scrambles back to his feet.
Boudain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boudain.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boudain!
Smith looks winded!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boudain as he jumps to the side.
Boudain closes the distance and clinches.
Boudain breaks the clinch.
Boudain forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Boudain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boudain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boudain presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith letting Boudain take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Boudain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Smith's cut.
That's time! Boudain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boudain throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Boudain rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boudain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boudain tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boudain prevents it.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
Boudain is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boudain down to the mat. Boudain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boudain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boudain thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boudain circles away.
Boudain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dante Boudain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Boudain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boudain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Boudain sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boudain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Boudain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boudain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Boudain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Boudain trying to control the position here.
Smith prevents Boudain from getting back to his feet.
Boudain managing to control the position.
Boudain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudain is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Boudain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boudain manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Boudain's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boudain wants to clinch.
Boudain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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.
Boudain wants to clinch.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boudain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boudain lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boudain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boudain wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Boudain wants to get back to his feet.
Boudain wants to get back to full guard.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Boudain defends the submission attempt.
Boudain is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boudain is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boudain is holding on to half guard well.
Boudain wants to get back to full guard.
Boudain preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boudain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boudain is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith checks a low kick from Boudain.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boudain's waist but Boudain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Boudain, which made it look bad.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boudain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dante Boudain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boudain - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boudain. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Boudain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boudain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Boudain.
Boudain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boudain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boudain wants it to stay on the feet.
Boudain scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boudain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boudain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Boudain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boudain's waist but Boudain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Boudain is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Boudain thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Boudain is out of range.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Boudain tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boudain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Boudain.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boudain rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boudain digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Dante Boudain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boudain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudain lands an uppercut.
Boudain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boudain defends well and Smith ends up having to push Boudain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boudain moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudain.
Boudain gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boudain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boudain clinches up against the cage.
Boudain pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boudain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boudain misses with a few strikes there.
Boudain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudain.
Boudain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dante Boudain is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boudain throws a nice head kick!
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boudain.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boudain.
Boudain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boudain throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Boudain throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Boudain.
Boudain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Boudain.
Boudain pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Boudain controlling the action here for a moment.
Boudain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Boudain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boudain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Boudain is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boudain down to the mat. Boudain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Boudain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Dante Boudain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Boudain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses.
Boudain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Boudain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boudain moves into the clinch.
Boudain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudain breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boudain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Smith misses.
Boudain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
You can see that Smith has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boudain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Boudain's guard.
Boudain pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is fighting to break Boudain's control of his arms but Boudain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Boudain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boudain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Boudain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Sorrowe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Crowe's chin.
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166 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Sorrowe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorrowe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crowe was covering up waiting for the punch and Sorrowe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sorrowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sorrowe wants to pass the guard but Crowe is keeping the position.
Crowe has a closed guard, preventing Sorrowe from standing up.
Sorrowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrowe throws a strike but Crowe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sorrowe keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sorrowe gets a takedown into half guard.
Sorrowe is looking for a kimura here.
Sorrowe working Crowe over with strikes.
Sorrowe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sorrowe wants to work for an arm triangle but Crowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sorrowe has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Crowe works to full guard.
Crowe has his hands on Sorrowe's head, controlling the position.
Sorrowe wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowe wants to control but Sorrowe passes easily into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crowe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sorrowe.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the body from Crowe misses
and Sorrowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sorrowe wants to clinch but Crowe slips to the side
and Crowe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sorrowe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crowe is fending him off so far but Sorrowe persists. Nope, Crowe circles away and we're back to standing.
Sorrowe moves into the clinch.
Crowe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crowe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sorrowe.
Johnny Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sorrowe.
Sorrowe goes for a takedown attempt but Crowe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crowe sizes up Sorrowe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe has closed the distance and engaged Crowe in a clinch.
Sorrowe blocking some punches.
Sorrowe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crowe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sorrowe tries to stall but Crowe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crowe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crowe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Sorrowe.
Crowe gets underhooks to prevent Sorrowe's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Sorrowe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorrowe misses with an elbow strike.
Crowe takes a shot to the head.
Sorrowe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crowe after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sorrowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorrowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crowe backwards.
Sorrowe can't get the takedown.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sorrowe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sorrowe dives in and grabs Crowe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crowe pushes down on Sorrowe's head and hops out.
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sorrowe moves in looking to clinch but Crowe pushes him off.
Crowe throws a right hand that misses
and Sorrowe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crowe lands the left hand.
Crowe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crowe lands a hook that snaps the head of Sorrowe backwards.
Sorrowe is trying to trip Crowe. He has hold of a leg but Crowe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sorrowe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sorrowe wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Crowe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crowe has his hands on Sorrowe's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowe is trying to control the position but Sorrowe postures up.
Sorrowe postures up and lands a big shot to Crowe's brow.
Sorrowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sorrowe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sorrowe throwing strikes but missing.
Sorrowe wants to pass the guard but Crowe is keeping the position.
Sorrowe stands and throws Crowe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two 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.
Sorrowe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crowe, who protects the arm well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crowe throws a shot from downtown. Sorrowe moves away and avoids it.
Crowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sorrowe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Crowe finds it's target.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Crowe. No joy for Sorrowe on that attempt.
Crowe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sorrowe shoots in looking for a takedown. Crowe tries to sprawl out of it but Sorrowe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Crowe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sorrowe.
Johnny Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sorrowe.
A jab lands there for Crowe.
Crowe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sorrowe has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crowe!
Sorrowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowe swivels and escapes.
Sorrowe looking to score a takedown here. Crowe is defending well but Sorrowe drives through and ends up in Crowe's guard.
Sorrowe is breathing heavily.
Crowe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sorrowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Sorrowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowe trying to control the position here.
Sorrowe pushing down on Crowe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sorrowe is looking for a kimura but Crowe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sorrowe to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe not doing much here.
Crowe wants to control but Sorrowe is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnny Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sorrowe.
Crowe throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Sean Sorrowe has been cut.
Crowe tries to work over Sorrowe's front leg with a kick but Sorrowe checks it.
Crowe lands a really nice looking cross but Sorrowe seems unphased.
Sorrowe is rocked!
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorrowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick and Sorrowe moves out of range easily.
Crowe scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorrowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sorrowe wanted to stand there but Crowe had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crowe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Sorrowe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Sorrowe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crowe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crowe swings for the body but Sorrowe moves out of range.
Sorrowe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crowe.
Crowe swings for the body but Sorrowe moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Sorrowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe scores with a shot to the body.
It looks like Crowe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Crowe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crowe stuns Sorrowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crowe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sorrowe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crowe lands with a good body shot.
Sorrowe dives in and grabs Crowe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crowe pushes down on Sorrowe's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorrowe gets a double leg takedown into Crowe's guard.
Sorrowe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowe managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
Sorrowe is fighting to break Crowe's control of his arms but Crowe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sorrowe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crowe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crowe has escaped and now he's on top!
Crowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sorrowe's head.
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.
Crowe postures up in Sorrowe's guard and throws a big left but Sorrowe blocks it.
Our spies down at at The Performance Center inform us that Sorrowe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Crowe prevents Sorrowe from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sean Sorrowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorrowe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crowe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sorrowe.
Johnny Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sorrowe.
Sorrowe swinging wildly here.
Crowe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sorrowe's hands.
Sorrowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorrowe.
Crowe misses with a low kick as Sorrowe jumps back.
Sorrowe scores with a takedown into Crowe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorrowe trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Sorrowe looking to sit in guard and control but Crowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sorrowe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crowe throwing strikes but missing.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crowe working some strikes from top position.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sorrowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorrowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crowe cracks Sorrowe with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorrowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Crowe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crowe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Crowe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Boulden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulden comes to the cage accompanied by Invasion. Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Maki Pulu enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Boulden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulu lands a jab to the head.
Pulu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boulden did well to prevent Pulu getting side control.
Pulu is working for a submission of some sort.
Boulden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pulu on the ground.
Pulu is trying to work for a kimura but Boulden is defending well.
Pulu is trying to work for a kimura but Boulden is defending well.
Pulu is trying for a kimura here. Boulden looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pulu wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maki Pulu!
Maki Pulu is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maki Pulu made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Steve Boulden was interviewed post fight and said 'If I lose I lose there aint nuttin' I can do except keep working hard and try and stay focused.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson has chosen Not Affraid- Eminem as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rutger Svensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Svensson.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanderson slips under a jab.
And Sanderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Svensson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Sanderson with the counter takedown but Svensson avoids it easily.
Svensson connects with a right hand. Sanderson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Svensson with a jab.
Sanderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Sanderson's ribs.
A good leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson swings for the body but Sanderson moves out of range.
Sanderson feints the counter takedown.
Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Sanderson slips the punch.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Rutger Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson throws a right and a left that Sanderson avoids nicely.
Sanderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rutger Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Svensson defends it well.
Svensson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanderson is just out of range.
Sanderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svensson finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanderson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanderson manages to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Sanderson with the counter takedown but Svensson avoids it easily.
Sanderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Svensson thows a leg kick but Sanderson checks it
and Sanderson counters with a shoot takedown. Svensson fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanderson looking to pass the guard.
Svensson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svensson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Sanderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
Sanderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Svensson defends it well.
Svensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanderson.
A jab from Svensson does it's job there.
It looks like Svensson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Sanderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanderson manages to avoid it.
A cross from Svensson lands.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Svensson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svensson throws a lazy body kick
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Svensson prevents Sanderson from improving position.
Sanderson throwing strikes but Svensson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sanderson is looking for a sweep.
Svensson trying to control the action but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Sanderson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanderson moves away.
Sanderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Sanderson moves out of range of the strikes.
And Sanderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Svensson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanderson.
Svensson takes a swing at Sanderson's ribcage but misses.
Sanderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rutger Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sanderson blocks a leg kick.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanderson manages to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Svensson, right into the meat.
Svensson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanderson.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Svensson connects with a right hand. Sanderson shakes it off.
Svensson looks to land a right hand but Sanderson moved out of range.
Svensson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Svensson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanderson can do to turn this around?
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Svensson wants to slow Sanderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanderson manages to avoid it.
Sanderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Svensson works the jab nicely.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Sanderson's head but Sanderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cael Sanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanderson with the counter takedown but Svensson avoids it easily.
Sanderson moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson lands with a hook. Sanderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanderson avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Sanderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Svensson stuns Sanderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svensson misses with a hook. Sanderson ducked under it nicely.
Sanderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Svensson defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanderson moves away.
Sanderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Svensson tests Sanderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Svensson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Svensson lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanderson's head.
Svensson is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanderson with the counter takedown but Svensson avoids it easily.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Svensson punishes Sanderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Svensson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Sanderson with the counter takedown but Svensson avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Svensson scores with a nice head shot.
Svensson misses with an uppercut
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is taking a breather. Svensson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Svensson has hold of Sanderson's hands but Sanderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanderson 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.
Svensson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Sanderson is looking for a kimura but Svensson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanderson to get the leverage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Sanderson slips under a jab.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanderson manages to avoid it.
And Sanderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Svensson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Sanderson ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Sanderson checks it.
Sanderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Svensson connects with a body shot.
Svensson connects with an inside leg kick.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanderson feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Svensson coming out on top.
Sanderson avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Sanderson's shoulder, as Sanderson tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Svensson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Sanderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Sanderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Svensson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanderson moves away.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Sanderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Svensson tries a low kick but Sanderson avoids it.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Svensson wants to slow Sanderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Svensson throws a right hand that misses
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svensson won't be happy with that.
Svensson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Sanderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson connects with a body shot that sends Sanderson's belly button to the back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sanderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanderson with the counter takedown but Svensson avoids it easily.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
And Sanderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Svensson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Svensson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanderson checks it well.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Sanderson is out of range.
Sanderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Svensson defends it well.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Sanderson is out of range.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanderson feints the counter takedown.
Svensson thows a leg kick but Sanderson checks it
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Sanderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Sanderson crashes against the mat.
Sanderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Sanderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sanderson is working Svensson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanderson just content to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanderson misses with the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanderson manages to avoid it.
Sanderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Sanderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Svensson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Sanderson is out of range.
That kick from Svensson tenderised Sanderson's leg. Sanderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Svensson throws a body punch but Sanderson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Svensson.
Svensson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanderson.
Svensson feints and then cracks Sanderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanderson down.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Sanderson with the counter takedown but Svensson avoids it easily.
Svensson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Sanderson with the counter takedown but Svensson avoids it easily.
Sanderson checks a leg kick.
Sanderson feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson misses with a double jab
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Svensson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Svensson had his way with Cael Sanderson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Svensson is looking to slow Sanderson down with leg kicks.
Svensson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svensson takes a swing at Sanderson's ribcage but misses.
Sanderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Sanderson is out of range.
Sanderson feints the counter takedown.
Jab by Svensson.
Svensson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Svensson throws a lazy uppercut
so Sanderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson advances to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Cael Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanderson is taking a breather. Svensson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanderson is trying to control. Svensson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanderson.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson won't allow Sanderson to pass to mount.
Sanderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanderson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Svensson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sanderson has cracked it and Svensson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sanderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cael Sanderson!
Cael Sanderson is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Cael Sanderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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