Death Squad 290:Floyd v Cropp PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Baraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Dzczaskz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baraka comes to the cage accompanied by Loyal - Chris Brown Ft Lil Wayne & Tyga. Omar Dzczaskz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ephraim Baraka's chin.

Baraka
vs
Dzczaskz

183 cm
30
184 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

190 cm
44
159 lbs
57 - 25 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ephraim Baraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 57 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Dzczaskz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraka loads up on a big right hand but Dzczaskz slips the punch.
Baraka throws a body punch but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baraka closes the distance and clinches up with Dzczaskz, looking for a takedown. Baraka pushes Dzczaskz against the cage but Dzczaskz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baraka shoots for a takedown but Dzczaskz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzczaskz stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dzczaskz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Ephraim Baraka has been cut.
Baraka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dzczaskz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baraka.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but Baraka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dzczaskz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Baraka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baraka lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzczaskz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baraka passes Dzczaskz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dzczaskz gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka looking to pass the guard.
Baraka prevents Dzczaskz from getting back to his feet.
Baraka postures up in Dzczaskz's guard and throws a big left but Dzczaskz blocks it.
Baraka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dzczaskz wants to stand but Baraka is controlling the position.
Dzczaskz keeping moving, preventing Baraka from controlling successfully.
Baraka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzczaskz is keeping the position for now.

That's two 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.
Baraka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baraka tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzczaskz is retaining full guard.
Dzczaskz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dzczaskz as he avoids it easily.
Baraka fails with the takedown.
Baraka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dzczaskz defends well and Baraka ends up having to push Dzczaskz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baraka has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dzczaskz. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omar Dzczaskz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzczaskz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dzczaskz wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Baraka with that takedown attempt.
Baraka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baraka walks into a stiff left hand from Dzczaskz.
Baraka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dzczaskz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dzczaskz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baraka's calf.
Baraka dives in for a single leg takedown but Dzczaskz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Baraka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dzczaskz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Baraka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dzczaskz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dzczaskz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baraka prevents Dzczaskz from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Baraka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dzczaskz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baraka but great work by Dzczaskz.
Baraka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dzczaskz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baraka wants to control but Dzczaskz postures up.
Baraka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Dzczaskz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Baraka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Baraka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Baraka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dzczaskz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baraka controls the position from side control.
Ephraim Baraka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Baraka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzczaskz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baraka 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.

Baraka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzczaskz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Baraka swings around for an armbar but Dzczaskz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baraka's guard.
Baraka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dzczaskz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dzczaskz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dzczaskz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz won't allow Baraka to sweep him here.
Dzczaskz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dzczaskz stands up and waves to Baraka to follow him.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but Dzczaskz shows good takedown defense.
Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Baraka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Baraka with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dzczaskz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baraka throws an overhand right that lands on Dzczaskz's shoulder, as Dzczaskz tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baraka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baraka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dzczaskz is fending him off so far but Baraka persists. Nope, Dzczaskz circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Dzczaskz as he connects with a hook.
Dzczaskz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dzczaskz throws a right hand that Baraka ducks under and follows up with a left that Baraka also avoids with ease.
Ephraim Baraka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Dzczaskz. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Dzczaskz.
Baraka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baraka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dzczaskz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baraka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dzczaskz momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraka closes the distance and clinches up with Dzczaskz, looking for a takedown. Baraka pushes Dzczaskz against the cage but Dzczaskz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzczaskz lands a right hook to the body.
Baraka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baraka shoots in looking for a takedown but Dzczaskz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baraka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baraka blocks the body kick.
Dzczaskz is looking to slow Baraka down with leg kicks.
Baraka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dzczaskz scores with a punch to the head.
Baraka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzczaskz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dzczaskz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baraka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzczaskz swivels and escapes.
Dzczaskz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Dzczaskz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Baraka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dzczaskz leaves Baraka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dzczaskz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dzczaskz throws a chopping leg kick but Baraka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baraka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dzczaskz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baraka somewhat.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but Dzczaskz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzczaskz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzczaskz leaves Baraka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Omar Dzczaskz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dzczaskz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baraka darts in looking for a takedown but Dzczaskz gets double underhooks and turns Baraka into the cage.
Dzczaskz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baraka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzczaskz tries to land a leg kick but Baraka saw it coming and moves away.
Baraka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dzczaskz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dzczaskz connects with a right hand. Baraka shakes it off.
Baraka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzczaskz.
Baraka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dzczaskz avoids the body shot from Baraka.
Dzczaskz is looking to slow Baraka down with leg kicks.
Baraka shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzczaskz sprawls well. He's pushed Baraka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzczaskz cracks Baraka with a good jab.

Baraka is rocked!
Dzczaskz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Baraka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dzczaskz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baraka gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Baraka tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dzczaskz is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Baraka buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Baraka!! Baraka is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dzczaskz throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dzczaskz!
A relieved looking Omar Dzczaskz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flores might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Gracie has chosen Broke & Hungry as his entrance music. 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.

Flores
vs
Gracie

180 cm
34
168 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

179 cm
27
170 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

KAISER
Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flores misses the jab.
Flores throws an off balance right hand

and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.

Gracie manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores working some strikes from top position.

Flores lying in Gracie's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gracie decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Flores taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Put that shit in one of your damn forum threads!! Gracie drops the mic and walks out of the cage....'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov comes to the cage accompanied by Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. Morgan has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dexter Morgan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kvasov
vs
Morgan

185 cm
43
202 lbs
38 - 40 - 1

185 cm
39
194 lbs
24 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 38 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Kvasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kvasov misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morgan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Roman Kvasov has been cut.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kvasov is just out of range.
Kvasov is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Morgan moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!
Post fight, Dexter Morgan stared into the camera and said 'Tonight I satisfied the urges of my dark passenger. It's not a want...but a need. I believe I can follow the code all the way to the title. Thanks to Harry and Nights Watch MMA Academy for all the support!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacco Vanzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thory might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's a fight. Vanzetti has chosen Against All Authority - Sacco & Vanzetti as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thory
vs
Vanzetti

188 cm
33
193 lbs
32 - 14 - 1

190 cm
28
213 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sacco Vanzetti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thory takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thory avoids the head kick by Vanzetti.
Thory defending well as Vanzetti loads up on a big left hand.
Thory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanzetti misses with a two punch combination.
Vanzetti lands a nice shot that snaps Thory's head back.
Thory connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vanzetti. That's going to slow Thory down.
Vanzetti throws a right and a left that Thory avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Vanzetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory lands with a straight right. Vanzetti didn't see that one coming.
Vanzetti misses with a double jab
and Thory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanzetti misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Thory misses.
Vanzetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thory throws out a powerful jab.
Thory keeps the fight on the outside.
Thory avoids the head kick by Vanzetti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Vanzetti misses
and Thory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanzetti misses the shot to the body.
Vanzetti looks to throw the jab but Thory is out of range.
Vanzetti throws out a loose jab but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Vanzetti pushes Thory up against the cage in a clinch.
Thory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanzetti or not.
Vanzetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanzetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanzetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanzetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanzetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanzetti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thory throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thory lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti tries to land a knee to the head but Thory blocks with his arms.
Thory misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Thory.
A short right from Thory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanzetti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thory is defending well for now.
Vanzetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thory.
A short left from Thory.
Thory tries to throw a body punch but Vanzetti avoids it by throwing Thory back against the cage.
Thory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thory lands an uppercut.
Thory digs a right hand underneath Vanzetti's ribcage. Vanzetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Thory breaks from the clinch.
Vanzetti throws a low kick, looking for Thory's leg but Thory calmly moves out of range.
Vanzetti throws a wild body kick that Thory sees coming a mile off.
Vanzetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thory.
Vanzetti misses with a head kick.
Thory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanzetti misses with a combination
and Thory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vanzetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Thory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanzetti lands a jab.
Vanzetti throws a looping overhand right but Thory ducks down to avoid it.
Thory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vanzetti is looking to slow Thory down with leg kicks.
Vanzetti throws a nice looking combination but Thory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thory misses with a straight right.
Vanzetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thory throws a solid leg kick but Vanzetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thory.
Thory moves out of range of the body kick from Vanzetti.
Thory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti throws a leg kick that misses.
Thory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thory wants to slow Vanzetti down by chopping away at his legs.
Thory misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thory checks a leg kick.
Thory throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanzetti slips a jab from Thory.
Vanzetti moves away from the strike by Thory.
Thory blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
Thory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti tries to clinch up but Thory circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vic Thory will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thory moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanzetti throws a head kick that misses.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanzetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanzetti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with a wild body shot.
Thory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thory throws a hook to the side of Vanzetti's head but Vanzetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thory throws out a loose jab but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanzetti motions for Thory to come forward. Vanzetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanzetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vanzetti thows a leg kick but Thory checks it
and Thory counters with a straight right hand.
Sacco Vanzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanzetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Thory misses with a looping right.
Vanzetti is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti sizes up Thory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vanzetti tries a low kick but Thory avoids it.
Thory half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vanzetti connects with the punch.
Vanzetti is looking to land body kicks.
Vanzetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Thory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Sacco Vanzetti has been cut.
Vanzetti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Thory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanzetti throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thory to counter with a crisp jab.
Thory with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thory misses with an uppercut.
Vanzetti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thory scores with a hook.
Vanzetti lands with a nice body kick.
Thory will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanzetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanzetti just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory throws the left hand but Vanzetti avoids the punch easily.
Vanzetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thory blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
A little feinted left hand from Thory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thory blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti slips a jab from Thory.
Thory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thory blocks a head kick by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thory was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thory counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanzetti connects with a leg kick. Thory looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vanzetti on the side of the head.

Vanzetti is rocked!
Thory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vanzetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vanzetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Thory finish him?
Vanzetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thory appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vanzetti seems to have recovered his senses.
Thory checks a leg kick.
Vanzetti connects with a leg kick. Thory looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thory slips a straight right by Vanzetti.
An attempted straight right counter from Thory misses the target.
Thory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thory misses with a low kick.
Thory on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Vanzetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vanzetti avoids a kick to the body.
Vanzetti throws a right and a left that Thory avoids nicely.
Vanzetti misses with a jab to the body
and Thory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vanzetti thuds his shin into the meat of Thory's side.
Vanzetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vanzetti throws a leg kick which misses Thory's front leg but catches the back leg as Thory tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanzetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thory was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Thory counters with a left to the body.
Vanzetti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Vanzetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanzetti slips a jab from Thory.
Thory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thory feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thory to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sacco Vanzetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sacco Vanzetti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vanzetti needs to keep his hands up - Thory had a free shot at his head there.
Vanzetti misses with a kick to the body.
Vanzetti jabs Thory to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vanzetti missing with a left hand there. Thory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thory will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vanzetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanzetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanzetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vanzetti tries to clinch up.
Vanzetti tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanzetti lands with a cross.
Vanzetti is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Thory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vanzetti.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanzetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanzetti throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vanzetti throws a lazy body kick
and Thory counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanzetti throws a front kick aimed at Thory's knee but Thory avoids it well.
Thory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanzetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thory throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanzetti.
Nice defenses there by Thory.
Thory half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vanzetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanzetti delivers a nice body kick.
Vanzetti misses with a wild body shot.
Thory is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thory thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thory throws a head kick that misses.
Thory takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory throws a head kick that misses.
Vanzetti misses with a leg kick.
Thory scores with a nice right hand.
Vanzetti tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vanzetti.
Thory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanzetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thory is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vanzetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thory slips under a jab.
Vanzetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vanzetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vanzetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thory.
Vanzetti works over Thory's head and body with a nice combination.
Good work by Thory as he checks the leg kick.
Vanzetti misses with a right hand
enabling Thory to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanzetti misses with a straight right.
Vanzetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vanzetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Vanzetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanzetti moves away.
Thory scores with a jab to the body.
Thory wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti tries to land a front kick but Thory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Thory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Thory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanzetti blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanzetti.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
Vanzetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thory's sensitive parts.
Thory fails with a takedown attempt.
Thory lands with an uppercut that bounces Vanzetti off the cage and back into range.
Vanzetti throws a lazy head kick
and Thory counters with a body kick that stops Vanzetti in his tracks momentarily.
Thory throws out a loose jab but Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vic Thory.
I think Thory 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vic Thory!
Our winner, Vic Thory, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savolainen comes to the cage accompanied by Winning. 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.

Savolainen
vs
Hillgrund

184 cm
31
179 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

170 cm
33
164 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

MayheM sportswear

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 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Harald Hillgrund!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hillgrund circles away.
Hillgrund stuffs the takedown.
Savolainen misses with a takedown
and Hillgrund counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hillgrund slaps away a takedown attempt from Savolainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savolainen tries to clinch but Hillgrund is having none of it.
Hillgrund changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savolainen's calf.
Hillgrund misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen with a lazy takedown attempt

so Hillgrund counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hillgrund advances position into side control!

Hillgrund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hillgrund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savolainen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thirteenth Legion MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savolainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen is looking for a sweep.
Hillgrund trying to control the position but Savolainen is working away.
Hillgrund works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Savolainen is looking to regain half guard here but Hillgrund keeps moving and retains side control.
Hillgrund scores with punches from side control.
Savolainen tries to bench press Hillgrund off him but Hillgrund keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hillgrund cracks Savolainen with a big right hand but Savolainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Savolainen tries to buck Hillgrund off but Hillgrund is having none of it.
Savolainen manages to get back to half guard.
Savolainen is looking for a sweep. Hillgrund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hillgrund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savolainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hillgrund 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.
Hillgrund missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hillgrund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savolainen defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savolainen moves into full guard.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Hillgrund from controlling successfully.

Savolainen is looking for a triangle but Hillgrund pushes his legs off easily.
Hillgrund trying to control but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hillgrund working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen being controlled here, momentarily.

Savolainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hillgrund trying to control the position from guard on top but Savolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hillgrund scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savolainen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hillgrund wants to control from the top but Savolainen keeps moving.

Savolainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Savolainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Savolainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hillgrund is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savolainen.
Hillgrund in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hillgrund lands an elbow.
Hillgrund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savolainen is not content to let Hillgrund control the position.
Hillgrund working the head with strikes.
Savolainen is looking to regain half guard here but Hillgrund keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillgrund working the head and body with strikes.
Savolainen is trying to escape the position but Hillgrund is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Hillgrund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hillgrund looks to throw the jab but Savolainen is out of range.

Savolainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savolainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Savolainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hillgrund is trying to get back to half guard.
Hillgrund wants to control but Savolainen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Savolainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hillgrund managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savolainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund is looking to reverse the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hillgrund. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Savolainen tries for a kimura but Hillgrund is defending well.
Hillgrund is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harald Hillgrund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hillgrund can't do much from the bottom here.
Savolainen scoring with punches from side control.

It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.

Savolainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hillgrund manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from Hillgrund there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hillgrund trying to control the action but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
Savolainen gets back to full guard.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Hillgrund from controlling successfully.

Savolainen working for submissions but it's allowed Hillgrund to get to half guard.
Hillgrund scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Hillgrund is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hillgrund is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Savolainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hillgrund pulls his head out easily.
Hillgrund working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hillgrund wants to pass the guard but Savolainen is defending well.
Hillgrund working over Savolainen with some ground and pound. Savolainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Savolainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hillgrund wants to work for an arm triangle but Savolainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund slips a nice elbow through Savolainen's hands, connecting with Savolainen's forehead.
Savolainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hillgrund makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Savolainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hillgrund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hillgrund preventing the sweep.
Hillgrund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savolainen's head.
Hillgrund throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hillgrund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savolainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hillgrund has managed to get both his arms back between Savolainen's legs - danger averted.
Hillgrund postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Savolainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hillgrund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savolainen somewhat.
Hillgrund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hillgrund defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savolainen.
Nice body punch from Hillgrund.
Nice takedown defense from Hillgrund. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
Hillgrund tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Hillgrund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hillgrund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund scores with a sloppy right hand. Savolainen should have avoided that one.
Hillgrund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hillgrund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savolainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hillgrund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savolainen misses with a takedown attempt - Hillgrund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hillgrund now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hillgrund lands a jab to Savolainen's midsection.
Hillgrund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hillgrund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hillgrund as he jumps to the side.
Hillgrund unleashes a big counter combination but Savolainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Savolainen fails with the takedown
and Hillgrund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savolainen dives in and grabs Hillgrund's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hillgrund pushes down on Savolainen's head and hops out.
Savolainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hillgrund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savolainen.

Hillgrund clinches up against the cage.
Hillgrund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hillgrund lands with a short shot to the head.
Hillgrund lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Jaakko Savolainen's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hillgrund - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillgrund lands a hook that snaps the head of Savolainen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hillgrund fails to land.
Savolainen takes a shot to the head.
Hillgrund misses with the head strike.
Hillgrund pushes Savolainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hillgrund has a couple of punches blocked by Savolainen.

Savolainen successfully pulls guard.
Hillgrund postures up and lands a big shot to Savolainen's brow.
Hillgrund postures up and lands a big shot to Savolainen's brow.
Hillgrund lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Savolainen has his foot on Hillgrund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hillgrund works his way back into a safe position though.
Hillgrund passes Savolainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hillgrund is nestled in close to Savolainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Savolainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hillgrund drops an elbow to the side of Savolainen's head.

Savolainen is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund working Savolainen over with strikes.
Oh Savolainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hillgrund lands a nice short elbow.
Savolainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Savolainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hillgrund sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savolainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hillgrund scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hillgrund content to control rather than advance.
Hillgrund drops an elbow to the side of Savolainen's head.
Harald Hillgrund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savolainen tries to get to full guard but Hillgrund has control of the leg.
Hillgrund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savolainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hillgrund is controlling the pace.
Hillgrund is trying to control. Savolainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Savolainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hillgrund working over Savolainen with some ground and pound. Savolainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Hillgrund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hillgrund has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Hillgrund!
Harald Hillgrund spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Strummer has chosen The Stranglers- Nice N' Sleazy as his entrance music. Corey Davis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Davis
vs
Strummer

180 cm
26
161 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

168 cm
27
159 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing
Sin City Allstars

Sin City Allstars

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Strummer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strummer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis throws the left hand but Strummer avoids the punch easily.
Strummer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Strummer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Strummer lands a slapping body shot.
Davis looks for the body kick but Strummer saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Strummer on that attempt.
A big right from Strummer misses.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strummer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Strummer saw that one coming.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strummer.
Strummer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strummer throws a body shot but no joy.

Strummer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strummer trying to control the position but Davis is working away.

Strummer swings around for an armbar but Davis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strummer's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis won't allow Strummer to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Strummer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strummer working a defensive guard here.
Strummer is pulling down on Davis's head to control his posture.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Strummer is looking for a triangle here but Davis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Strummer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Davis working away.
Davis controls the position from side control.
Strummer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer trying to remain calm as Davis controls from the top position.
Strummer is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
Davis working away.
Davis takes a little break here. Strummer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Strummer is looking for a sweep.

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.
Strummer wants to control but Davis postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Strummer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Strummer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Strummer seems unphased.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strummer throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Strummer only half commits.
Strummer avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis scores with a head kick. Strummer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut lands for Strummer. That snapped Davis's head back.
Strummer throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.

Strummer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Strummer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Davis with a hook.
Good leg kick by Strummer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strummer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strummer throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis tries a low kick but Strummer avoids it.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Strummer.
Joe Strummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strummer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strummer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strummer misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer scoring well with a low kick there.
Strummer just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis throws a leg kick but Strummer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strummer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis scores with the left hand. Strummer knows he should have avoided that one.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strummer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Davis.
Strummer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Davis lands with a nice body kick.

Strummer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Strummer swings around for an armbar but Davis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strummer's guard.

Strummer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strummer trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.

Strummer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe Strummer has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Strummer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strummer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Strummer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.

Strummer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Davis has passed into half guard!
Strummer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Davis'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.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Strummer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Strummer working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis slips nicely into half guard.
Strummer wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Strummer is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Strummer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Davis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Davis connects with a leg kick. Strummer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Strummer slips the punch.
Strummer staying out of range there.
Strummer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strummer tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Strummer looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Strummer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Strummer.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strummer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis throws a low kick but Strummer avoids it.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strummer was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer lands a nice looking body shot.

Strummer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Strummer tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Strummer tries to advance to mount but Davis denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to bench press Strummer off him but Strummer keeps the position.

Strummer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strummer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Strummer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davis gets back to half guard.
Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis.

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.
Strummer wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Strummer throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strummer wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Strummer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strummer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davis dives on top into guard.

Strummer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davis passes into half guard.
Strummer gets back to full guard.
Strummer is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Strummer wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Strummer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Strummer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Davis stacks Strummer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Davis!
Strummer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis taking a breather here.
Strummer is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strummer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Strummer just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Strummer.
A swing and a miss from Strummer.
Davis moves out of range as Strummer throws a body kick.
Strummer blocks the body kick.
Corey Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Strummer blocks the body kick.
Strummer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strummer. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strummer misses with an uppercut.
Strummer feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Strummer avoids it.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Strummer ducks down to avoid it.
Davis throws a low kick but Strummer moves out of range easily.
Davis lands a head kick!
Davis blocks a head kick by Strummer.
Strummer lands a really nice looking cross but Davis seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis takes a swing at Strummer's ribcage but misses.
Strummer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strummer throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strummer jabs at Davis's body.
Davis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strummer throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Strummer.
Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strummer under the eye.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Strummer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strummer.
Strummer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davis is looking to counter with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strummer checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Strummer does a little dance to reset his feet.

Strummer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Strummer is now in Davis's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strummer wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.

Strummer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davis has escaped and now he's on top!

Strummer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Strummer wants to sweep but no luck.

Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Strummer is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Strummer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strummer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strummer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Davis is now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis controlling the action here.
Strummer is trying to control but can't.
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Strummer is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strummer.
Sloppy strikes from Strummer. Those never looked like landing.
Davis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Corey Davis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Strummer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strummer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strummer stalling away here and it's allowed Davis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strummer landing with the ground and pound.
Strummer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strummer pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strummer works his way into full mount!

Strummer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Davis has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Joe Strummer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strummer has got his arm under Davis's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Davis has spun round into Strummer's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Strummer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Strummer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Strummer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Strummer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis passes Strummer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davis is controlling the pace.

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.
Strummer wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.

Strummer actively working from the bottom here.
Strummer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strummer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Strummer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Davis uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strummer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis!
Corey Davis retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Corey Davis stared into the camera and said 'Nobody's gonna beat me aiiight, tha only way Imma losing this belt is if the org strips me of it!'.
The defeated Joe Strummer had this to say: 'Big deal, you beat a dead guy.'.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm's entrance music is David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grimm
vs
Newman

170 cm
33
147 lbs
29 - 20 - 2

165 cm
28
148 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Sun-Tzu
Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Newman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm misses with a looping left.
Newman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Newman clinches up with Grimm and pushes him back against the cage.
Grimm has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
Grimm is looking to break free of the clinch but Newman has double underhooks.
Grimm can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Newman lands a nice uppercut.
Newman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimm's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Newman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm tries to land a knee to the head but Newman blocks with his arms.
Grimm missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grimm.
Newman taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Grimm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Grimm.
Newman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newman misses with a punch to the body.
Newman effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimm.
Grimm scores with a shot to the side of Newman's head.
Newman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newman.
Newman stalls.
Newman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grimm tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Grimm stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grimm can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Newman avoids the elbow strike from Grimm, against the cage.
Grimm with a knee to the head.

Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newman. That's going to slow Grimm down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Grimm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newman can pounce on him.
Grimm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newman tries to work over Grimm's front leg with a kick but Grimm checks it.
Grimm throws a series of strikes that have Newman backpedaling.
Grimm misses with a jab to the body
and Newman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Newman avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tries to land a front kick but Newman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paul Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Newman moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
Newman with a hook.
Newman tries to clinch up
and Grimm counters with a right hand to the body.

Newman moves into the clinch successfully.
Newman scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Newman.
Newman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newman prevents a body shot from Grimm.
Grimm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newman prevents a body shot from Grimm.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Grimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Newman slams his shin into Grimm's torso.
Grimm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grimm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimm lands with a kick to the ribs.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimm enables Newman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Newman wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grimm throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Grimm.
Grimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Newman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grimm sprawls well initially but Newman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Newman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grimm is looking for a sweep. Newman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm wants to control but Newman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grimm is trying to stand up here but Newman is controlling him well.
Grimm wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm is working hard here to advance position.
Grimm tries to kick Newman off but Newman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Newman is stalling here. Grimm is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Newman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grimm has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Grimm creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grimm in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Newman defending against the ground and pound.
Grimm working the head and body with strikes.

Grimm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grimm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newman keeps working.
Grimm throws a strike aimed at the side of Newman's head but Newman avoids it well.
Newman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grimm.

Grimm swings around for an armbar but Newman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grimm's guard.
Paul Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman with a nice head shot there.
Newman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grimm keeping full guard, as Newman tries to pass.
Newman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grimm seems keen to control Newman's posture.
Newman won't allow Grimm to sweep him here.
Grimm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grimm keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully.

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.

Newman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newman has managed to get both his arms back between Grimm's legs - danger averted.
Newman trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
Grimm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimm is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newman throws a strike but Grimm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimm looking to pass the guard.
Grimm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Newman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newman misses the shot to the body.
Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimm clobbers Newman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimm tries to work over Newman's front leg with a kick but Newman checks it.
Newman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grimm.
Newman loads up on a big right hand but Grimm slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grimm 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.
Newman throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Newman throws a leg kick but Grimm sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimm off the cage and back into range.
Newman blocks a jab.
Newman slips under a jab from Grimm.
Grimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimm throws a chopping leg kick but Newman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts.
Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newman tries to clinch up but Grimm circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Grimm scores with a head kick. Newman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grimm moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grimm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimm throws a leg kick which misses Newman's front leg but catches the back leg as Newman tries to avoid it.
Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
Newman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newman digs a good hook to Grimm's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimm 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 Newman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Newman is predictable there
and Grimm counters with a head kick. That will keep Newman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimm will feel that in the morning.

Newman has Grimm up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newman is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Newman up against the cage.
Grimm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grimm misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grimm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimm throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newman stalling the fight.
Newman blocks the elbow strike.
Grimm misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Newman.
A body shot lands from Grimm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm lands a body punch.
Newman lands a nice uppercut.
Newman managing to block the knees to the body from Grimm.

Grimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
Newman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Newman pushes Grimm up against the cage in a clinch.
Newman taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grimm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newman working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Newman fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Auguste Grimm did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Grimm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
Newman is looking to clinch.
Grimm jabs Newman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Grimm misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimm backwards.
Newman swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newman struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimm controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm lands with a right to the head.
Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm is working Newman over against the cage.
Newman avoiding damage as Grimm throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm'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.
Newman blocks a body shot from Grimm.
Newman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grimm lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimm tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
Newman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimm throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimm's efforts to push away.
Grimm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm blocking some punches.
Newman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Newman to work.

Grimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newman digs a good hook to Grimm's body.
Newman tries to clinch but Grimm is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Grimm.
Newman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
Newman lands a front kick.
Grimm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Newman!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Newman counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newman.
A jab from Grimm does it's job there.
Grimm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newman tries to clinch up
and Grimm counters with a nice leg kick.
Newman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimm.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newman.
Both fighters circling a little - Grimm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Newman looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm.
Grimm slips a jab and a cross from Newman.
Grimm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grimm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman scoring well with a low kick there.
Newman throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range.
Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimm.
Grimm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Newman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grimm leaves Newman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Paul Newman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Grimm cracks Newman with a good jab.
Auguste Grimm is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range.
It looked like Grimm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newman.
A low kick from Grimm is predictable there
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Grimm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newman tries to clinch but Grimm moves out of range.

Newman clinches up against the cage.
Grimm blocks a body shot from Newman.

Grimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm throws out a leg kick but Newman moves out of range and Grimm only half commits.
Grimm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm walks into a left hand.
Grimm ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Newman throws a push kick but Grimm slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the liver by Grimm. Beautiful body shot.
Grimm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grimm lands with a cross.
Grimm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimm.
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm is looking to counter with a body kick.
Newman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grimm if he has to take too many more of those.
A right-left combo lands from Grimm.
Paul Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm tries to land a body kick
and Newman counters with a thumping low kick.
Newman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grimm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
Grimm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grimm tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimm throws the left hand but Newman avoids the punch easily.
Newman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grimm throws a leg kick but Newman moved away.
A head kick misses from Grimm.
Newman lands with a nice body punch.
Grimm moves out of range of the body kick.
Newman blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grimm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimm misses with a jab to the body
and Newman counters with a head kick. That will keep Grimm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Newman pushes Grimm away with a front kick.
Newman throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Newman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm throws a quick counter kick to the body but Newman avoids it.
Grimm throws a head kick that half lands.
Grimm throws an off balance right hand
and Newman counters with a body kick.
Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimm throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimm lands a jab.
Newman throws a hook but Grimm blocks it.
Grimm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Newman.
Newman is looking to clinch.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Grimm.
Grimm connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Newman misses.
Grimm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Auguste Grimm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimm 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auguste Grimm!
Auguste Grimm retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Auguste Grimm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi comes to the cage accompanied by Sword of the Stranger - Mukoh Hadan. Vick has chosen 5 Am In Toronto as his entrance music. Gray Vick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Musashi
vs
Vick

179 cm
26
177 lbs
13 - 3 - 1

179 cm
29
175 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryu Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vick walks into a left hand.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Vick tries to clinch up but Musashi circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Musashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vick shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Musashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vick.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Vick.
Musashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vick just manages to avoid it.
Vick tries to clinch there but Musashi circles away.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vick misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Vick closes the distance and pushes Musashi back into the cage.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vick looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Vick.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick working aggressively here.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Vick'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.
Vick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick is looking to control Musashi's arms but Musashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vick has his back to the cage.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Vick blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Vick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Vick jumps into guard, dragging Musashi to the mat.
Musashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at He Man Women Haters Club inform us that Vick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Musashi'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.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Musashi lands a jab to Vick's midsection.
Vick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Musashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vick fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Gray Vick has been cut.
Vick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Vick rushes Musashi and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Musashi.
Musashi is leaning against Vick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Musashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Vick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Musashi walks away with a smile on his face. Vick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryu Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Vick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vick wants to counter with a clinch but Musashi pushes him away.
Vick tries to clinch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Vick.
Musashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vick swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Musashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vick misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gray Vick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by Musashi.
Vick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Vick closes the distance and clinches.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
Vick blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vick throws a lazy body kick
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vick can do to turn this around?
Vick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Musashi finds it's way through Vick's defenses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Musashi! Vick is out on his feet! Musashi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vick is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vick is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Musashi!
After the fight, Ryu Musashi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Gray Vick spoke after the fight, saying 'I know a lot of things were said before the fight, but it's all business...I'm humble in victory and defeat. You have my respect.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Patterson
vs
Cropp

201 cm
24
278 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

209 cm
36
288 lbs
42 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Cropp!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cropp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patterson as he avoids it easily.
Patterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cropp.
Cropp lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Patterson.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Cropp.
Patterson lands a nice hook to Cropp's body. Cropp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cropp ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Cropp tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Patterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cropp thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patterson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cropp right on the button. Cropp goes down! Patterson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Patterson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Patterson!
Floyd Patterson retains his super heavyweight title!
Floyd Patterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.