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DFC Sin City 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Alone by Falling in Reverse. Rustam McGee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam McGee!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark gets a takedown into half guard.
McGee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee sneaks back into half guard.
McGee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clark stalling.
McGee wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clark stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.
McGee wants to get back to full guard.
McGee looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Clark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGee for as long as he can get away with.
McGee trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGee.
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.
Clark 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.
Clark continues to stall.
McGee wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark cracks McGee with a solid left hand.
McGee wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to McGee's brow.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Clark has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Clark has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGee as Clark tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anthony Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam McGee.
McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.
McGee wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGee wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rustam McGee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGee wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee is in close to Clark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGee is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGee cracks Clark with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGee looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Clark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to McGee's brow.
Clark is pushing down on McGee's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGee is fighting to maintain full guard but Clark has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to McGee's temple.
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Clark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Clark drops an elbow to the side of McGee's head.
Clark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More hug and hope from Clark.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Clark has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McGee moves into full guard.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGee trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Clark 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.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGee looking to control.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from McGee as Clark shoots in.
Clark scores with a takedown into McGee's guard.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGee is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Clark dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
McGee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGee tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clark to the ground. McGee is now in Clark's guard.
McGee working some strikes from top position.
Clark keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
McGee landing some decent shots from guard.
McGee throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Anthony Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGee trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee is trying to keep Clark in close.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGee is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
McGee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
McGee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGee somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGee.
Anthony Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam McGee.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Clark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGee trying to control here.
Clark is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to McGee's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clark is thwarting McGee's attempts to control the position.
Clark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clark working over McGee with some ground and pound. McGee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clark prevents McGee from standing back up.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clark winds up and cracks McGee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGee pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Clark prevents McGee from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Clark!
Anthony Clark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Barath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Barath!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete gets a double leg takedown into Barath's guard.
Pete decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barath lands with a shot to the body.
Pete looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pete instigates a clinch.
Pete tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barath just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barath prevents Pete from breaking the clinch.
Pete manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete avoids the head kick by Barath.
Pete tries to clinch up.
Barath tries to clinch but Pete moves out of range.
Pete seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pete fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barath throws out a counter right but Pete avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barath throws a head kick but Pete moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Pete.
Barath shoots in for a takedown but Pete shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pete gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pete really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pete is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barath manages to break the clinch.
Barath scores with a kick to the body.
Barath clinches up with Pete and pushes him back against the cage.
Pete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pete fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pete is breathing heavily.
Barath gets a takedown into half guard.
Pete tries to kick Barath off in order to stand up. Barath Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barath decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barath fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pete to the ground. Barath is now in Pete's guard.
Barath looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pete working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barath controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barath slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pete is trying to escape the position but Barath is controlling the position.
Barath lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barath working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pete is looking to regain half guard here but Barath keeps moving and retains side control.
Barath is working to tighten his grip on Pete's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pete has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Barath is really squeezing tight and eventually Pete passes out! Barath breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Barath!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raylan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiran McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keiran McGuinness!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and McGuinness counters with a series of strikes. Steele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuinness on the side of the head.
Donk. Steele catches McGuinness right on the button with a cross.
Steele lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele's corner calls for a 1-2. Steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele digs a good body shot into McGuinness's ribs.
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuinness counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
As Steele backs off McGuinness throws a huge counter combo but Steele manages to avoid it all.
Steele scores with a hook.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steele lands a nice hook to McGuinness's body. McGuinness takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Keiran McGuinness has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steele clobbers McGuinness with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
Steele stuns McGuinness with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuinness makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuinness has time to react.
Steele throws a hook but McGuinness avoids it easily.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Steele lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuinness at a distance.
Steele takes a swing at McGuinness's ribcage but misses.
As Steele backs off McGuinness throws a huge counter combo but Steele manages to avoid it all.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
McGuinness with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steele lands an overhand right.
Steele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele scores with a body shot.
McGuinness looks winded!
Jab by Steele.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuinness on the side of the head.
Steele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuinness's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuinness is just out of range.
McGuinness throws a counter combo.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but McGuinness seems unphased.
A jab from Steele does it's job there.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuinness is rocked!
McGuinness takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raylan Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuinness takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuinness moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuinness is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
A punch lands to the side of McGuinness 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steele drops McGuinness with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McGuinness! Steele dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raylan Steele!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lichfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Brunos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Lichfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Brunos!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lichfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brunos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lichfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brunos struggling a bit here.
Brunos is trying to buck Lichfield off.
Lichfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brunos is looking for a sweep.
Lichfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lichfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brunos manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lichfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Lichfield is nestled in close to Brunos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brunos wants to control but Lichfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lichfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Brunos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brunos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lichfield working Brunos over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lichfield lands a nice short elbow.
Brunos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brunos wants to improve his position but Lichfield is controlling well.
Lichfield is nestled in close to Brunos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunos wants to improve his position but Lichfield is controlling well.
Lichfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brunos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lichfield is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lichfield lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichfield prevents Brunos from standing back up.
Lichfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lichfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Brunos is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lichfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brunos!
Lichfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Brunos frees his head quite easily.
Lichfield is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brunos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lichfield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brunos tries to hold on but Lichfield pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lichfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lichfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lichfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brunos wants to hold on but Lichfield pushes him away.
Lichfield cracks Brunos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brunos is rocked!
Brunos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brunos gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lichfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lichfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brunos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lichfield landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lichfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brunos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lichfield's waist but Lichfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brunos off to one side.
Lichfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brunos on his heels. He'll look to pass Brunos's guard now, I'm sure.
Lichfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brunos is still in real trouble! Can Lichfield finish him?
Brunos keeping full guard, as Lichfield tries to pass.
Brunos seems to have recovered his senses.
Lichfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lichfield passes Brunos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lichfield is looking for a kimura here.
Brunos has hold of Lichfield's hands but Lichfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lichfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lichfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brunos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunos gets back to full guard.
Lichfield lands a couple of digs.
Lichfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunos can do to turn this around?
Brunos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lichfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunos's head.
Lichfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lichfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brunos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lichfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lichfield landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lichfield is working Brunos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lichfield postures up.
Brunos has momentary wrist control but Lichfield slips an elbow through the middle.
Brunos wants to sweep but no luck.
Lichfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Lichfield is fighting to break Brunos's control of his arms but Brunos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lichfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brunos's head.
Brunos is breathing heavily.
Lichfield wants to pass the guard but Brunos is keeping the position.
Lichfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lichfield landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lichfield lands a couple of elbows.
Lichfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lichfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Lichfield lands a couple of digs.
Lichfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunos's head.
Lichfield passes Brunos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lichfield trying to work for an americana but Brunos has managed to regain full guard.
Lichfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lichfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lichfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brunos trying to control the position.
Lichfield prevents Brunos from getting back to his feet.
Lichfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunos is keeping the position for now.
Lichfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunos's head.
Lichfield stopping the sweep attempt from Brunos.
Brunos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lichfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Lichfield landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lichfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brunos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lichfield is looking to counter punch.
Lichfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brunos was covering up waiting for the punch and Lichfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lichfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lichfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Lichfield landing with the ground and pound.
Lichfield distracts Brunos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brunos is trying to keep Lichfield in close.
Brunos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brunos is trying to keep Lichfield in close.
Lichfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lichfield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brunos dives on top into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brunos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lichfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lichfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lichfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brunos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lichfield looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brunos has picked Lichfield up and slammed him! Lichfield can't keep hold of the triangle and Brunos manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lichfield, who protects the arm well.
Lichfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brunos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lichfield is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lichfield tries to buck Brunos off but Brunos is having none of it.
Lichfield is working hard here to advance position.
Brunos stands up and beckons Lichfield to his feet.
Lichfield darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lichfield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brunos is trying to stand.
Lichfield lands strikes from half guard.
Brunos is defending against the submission attempts here by Lichfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lichfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lichfield connects with a nice short shot to Brunos's temple.
Lichfield 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lichfield connects with a nice short shot to Brunos's temple.
Lichfield is nestled in close to Brunos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brunos is looking to control Lichfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brunos avoid being mounted?
Lichfield drops an elbow to the side of Brunos's head.
Lichfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunos is just riding it out for now. Lichfield eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lichfield connects with a nice short shot to Brunos's temple.
Brunos actively working from the bottom here.
Lichfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lichfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jimmy Brunos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lichfield drops an elbow to the side of Brunos's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Lichfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lichfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lichfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. The crowd seem to be enjoying Patterson's choice of entrance music: Family To Feed. Ali Patterson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chip Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Patterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
Patterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Patterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Patterson lands a two punch combo.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan looking to score a takedown here. Patterson is defending well but Ryan drives through and ends up in Patterson's guard.
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!
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan postures up in Patterson's guard and throws a big left but Patterson blocks it.
Patterson is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Patterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan cracks Patterson with a solid left hand.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Patterson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Patterson defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Patterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patterson swivels and escapes.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
A jab from Patterson does it's job there.
Patterson stuffs the takedown.
Patterson scores with a three punch combo!
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Patterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patterson lands with a nice combination. Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Chip Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Patterson.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Patterson tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan clinches up against the cage.
Patterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.
Patterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan postures up in Patterson's guard and throws a big left but Patterson blocks it.
Ryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Patterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Patterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Patterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan works over Patterson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Ryan trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan postures up in Patterson's guard and throws a big left but Patterson blocks it.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Ryan lands a couple of elbows.
Patterson wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ali Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patterson circles away.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Patterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patterson continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan drags the fight down to the ground.
Patterson gets to his feet - Ryan follows without any prompting.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Patterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Patterson, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Patterson against the cage but Patterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Patterson!
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patterson, pushing him back against the cage.
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan shoots in but Patterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patterson sprawls and moves away.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ryan showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Patterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryan is keen to just control but Patterson is a slippery customer.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patterson's head.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patterson defending well though.
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Patterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patterson circles away.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Patterson is quick to defend against it.
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Patterson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ryan lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Ryan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Ryan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan scores with punches from side control.
Ryan throws an elbow but Patterson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Patterson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ryan scores with punches from side control.
Ryan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ryan working the ground and pound.
Patterson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Patterson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ryan landing a few strikes.
Ryan cracks Patterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Ryan crashes against the mat.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Patterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Patterson is defending the strikes.
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chip Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patterson parries the strikes from Ryan easily there. Ryan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Patterson to escape.
Patterson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ryan working the head with strikes.
Patterson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ryan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ryan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ryan throws an elbow but Patterson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Patterson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryan trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Patterson!
After the big win, Ali Patterson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Chip Ryan spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll come back, stronger, faster and better and show the world that Chip Ryan doesn't stay down'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Voodo Pizzaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingram Tottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pizzaman comes to the cage accompanied by The Reapers Time to Harvest. The key to victory for Voodo Pizzaman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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188 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Voodo Pizzaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ingram Tottingham!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tottingham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pizzaman counters with a left to the body.
Tottingham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pizzaman is looking to counter punch.
Ingram Tottingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tottingham fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tottingham fails to land the takedown.
Pizzaman is looking to counter punch.
Voodo Pizzaman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingram Tottingham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tottingham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tottingham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Voodo Pizzaman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tottingham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pizzaman but Pizzaman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pizzaman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Tottingham misses.
As Tottingham looks to move away, Pizzaman throws a big counter combo but Tottingham just gets out of the way.
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.
Tottingham looks for a takedown but Pizzaman sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Pizzaman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tottingham.
Pizzaman slaps away a takedown attempt from Tottingham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pizzaman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tottingham fails with the takedown
and Pizzaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Tottingham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pizzaman is looking to escape.
Tottingham is looking for a kimura but Pizzaman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tottingham to get the leverage.
Pizzaman is trying to stand back up but Tottingham is controlling him
Tottingham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tottingham seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pizzaman tries to kick Tottingham off but Tottingham keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tottingham seems to be working for a kimura but Pizzaman defends the submission attempt.
Tottingham stops Pizzaman from getting back to his feet.
Tottingham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tottingham is trying to work for a kimura but Pizzaman is defending well.
Tottingham prevents Pizzaman from standing back up.
Tottingham seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pizzaman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ingram Tottingham!
In defeat, Voodo Pizzaman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Voodoo walks up too his opponent and goes for an hand shake. As his opponent reaches he knees him straight in the balls and then walks out of the ring. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Butler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Rogers Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler throws a body punch but Rogers Nelson moves out of range.
Butler throws a shot to the body.
Rogers Nelson connects with a body shot.
Rogers Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rogers Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Prince Rogers Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Butler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Rogers Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers Nelson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butler.
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook.
Butler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rogers Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
and Butler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Butler scores with a four punch combination!
Butler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson throws a jab when Butler was well out of range.
Butler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rogers Nelson misses the body punch
and Butler counters with a three punch combo that has Rogers Nelson backing up. Rogers Nelson nods at Butler to acknowledge the strikes.
Rogers Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butler.
Rogers Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
and Butler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rogers Nelson misses with a left hand
and Butler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogers Nelson swings widly with a right hand
and Butler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Butler misses its target.
Rogers Nelson throws a jab when Butler was well out of range.
Rogers Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rogers Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butler.
Rogers Nelson misses with a body shot
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Butler counters with a stiff right hand.
Butler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rogers Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
and Butler counters with a right hand to the body.
Butler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Butler.
Rogers Nelson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Butler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rogers Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Butler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rogers Nelson misses with a left hand
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
Butler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook. Butler ducked under it nicely.
Butler moves out of range as Rogers Nelson strikes.
Butler slips a straight right by Rogers Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Rogers Nelson misses.
Butler moves out of range as Rogers Nelson strikes.
Butler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butler manages to avoid it.
Rogers Nelson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butler's head backwards.
Rogers Nelson throws a hook but Butler avoids it easily.
Butler throws a big counter combination but Rogers Nelson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rogers Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Rogers Nelson swings widly with a right hand
and Butler counters with a right hand to the body.
Rogers Nelson jabs at Butler's body.
Butler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers Nelson moves away.
Butler swings for the body but Rogers Nelson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson throws a jab when Butler was well out of range.
Rogers Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Butler throws a right hand that Rogers Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers Nelson also avoids with ease.
A big right from Rogers Nelson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers Nelson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers Nelson swings for the body but Butler moves out of range.
Rogers Nelson looks to throw the jab but Butler is out of range.
Butler moves away from the strike by Rogers Nelson.
Butler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Butler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rogers Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Butler's belly button to the back.
Butler is looking to wear down Rogers Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Butler moves away from the strike by Rogers Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prince Rogers Nelson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rogers Nelson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Rogers Nelson misses its intended target.
Butler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rogers Nelson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers Nelson lands a nice hook to Butler's body. Butler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook to the body
and Butler counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butler has time to react.
Rogers Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Butler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Butler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers Nelson takes a swing at Butler's ribcage but misses.
Butler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Prince Rogers Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook. Butler ducked under it nicely.
Rogers Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers Nelson misses the target.
Rogers Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butler.
A jab from Rogers Nelson finds it's way through Butler's defenses.
Rogers Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rogers Nelson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rogers Nelson connects with a right hand. Butler shakes it off.
A jab from Rogers Nelson misses.
Rogers Nelson misses the body punch
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Rogers Nelson misses its intended target.
Butler scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Butler misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers Nelson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butler doesn't seem bothered though.
Rogers Nelson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butler counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Butler counters with a nice uppercut.
Butler ducks under a wild hook from Rogers Nelson.
A swing and a miss from Rogers Nelson.
Butler throwing a counter right hand but Rogers Nelson manages to avoid it.
Rogers Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Rogers Nelson swings for the body but Butler moves out of range.
Butler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rogers Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butler tries to keep at a distance but Rogers Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Butler misses with some punches.
Rogers Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler is looking for a takedown.
Rogers Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rogers Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rogers Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Rogers Nelson on the inside.
Rogers Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogers Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler blocks a body shot from Rogers Nelson.
A shot in the inside from Rogers Nelson.
Butler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogers Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butler prevents a body shot from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson works on Butler's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rogers Nelson fails to land.
Rogers Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Butler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers Nelson lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson lands a shoulder strike.
Rogers Nelson lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Rogers Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butler tries a body shot but Rogers Nelson blocks it.
A short left from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rogers Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Rogers Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rogers Nelson missing with a left hand there. Butler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Butler's shoulder, as Butler tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers Nelson misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Butler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers Nelson misses with a left hand
and Butler counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers Nelson misses with an uppercut. Butler saw that one coming.
Butler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rogers Nelson misses with a right hand
and Butler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers Nelson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Butler takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers Nelson misses with a straight right.
Rogers Nelson jabs Butler right on the nose. Butler blinks but takes it well.
Butler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Butler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rogers Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Butler misses
and Rogers Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butler slips a straight right by Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Butler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers Nelson works Butler's body with a nice hook.
Gerard Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butler ducks right into an uppercut from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers Nelson blocks a jab.
Rogers Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Butler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Rogers Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler tries to bum rush Rogers Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Rogers Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butler slips a jab from Rogers Nelson.
Butler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rogers Nelson sizes up Butler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rogers Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butler throws a right hand that Rogers Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers Nelson also avoids with ease.
Rogers Nelson works Butler's body with a nice hook.
Rogers Nelson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Butler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson throws a jab when Butler was well out of range.
Rogers Nelson missing with a left hand there. Butler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Rogers Nelson looks to move away, Butler throws a big counter combo but Rogers Nelson just gets out of the way.
Rogers Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Butler.
Butler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rogers Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson misses with a straight left.
Butler blocks a jab.
Butler is looking to counter punch.
Rogers Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Butler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Butler slips the punch.
Butler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Butler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Rogers Nelson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butler was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers Nelson misses with a right hand
and Butler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Butler's belly button to the back.
Rogers Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Butler slips the punch.
Butler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers Nelson.
It looked like Butler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Butler avoids the body shot from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Butler slips the punch.
Rogers Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butler.
Butler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Rogers Nelson really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Butler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Butler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rogers Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rogers Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Rogers Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rogers Nelson looks to land a left hand but Butler moved out of range nicely.
Rogers Nelson misses with a looping left.
Butler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
Butler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers Nelson sizes up Butler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers Nelson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Butler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Rogers Nelson coming out on top.
Rogers Nelson misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Butler misses its target.
A shot to the liver by Rogers Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Butler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers Nelson.
An attempted straight right counter from Butler misses the target.
Rogers Nelson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rogers Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Butler.
Butler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rogers Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers Nelson lands a slapping 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 slow jab from Rogers Nelson misses its intended target.
Rogers Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers Nelson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rogers Nelson digs a good body shot into Butler's ribs.
Rogers Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Butler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rogers Nelson lands a nice hook to Butler's body. Butler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers Nelson misses with a straight left.
Rogers Nelson cracks a nice hook into Butler's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Rogers Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Butler ducks under a wild hook from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson avoids the body shot from Butler.
Rogers Nelson misses with a looping left.
Rogers Nelson misses with an uppercut
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
Rogers Nelson looks to throw the jab but Butler is out of range.
Rogers Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butler manages to avoid it.
Butler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rogers Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Butler counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson clobbers Butler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Butler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook. Butler ducked under it nicely.
Butler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers Nelson takes a swing at Butler's ribcage but misses.
Rogers Nelson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rogers Nelson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Butler's head.
Rogers Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Rogers Nelson dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Butler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook
and Butler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rogers Nelson thinking.
Rogers Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers Nelson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers Nelson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers Nelson throws a hook to the side of Butler's head but Butler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rogers Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook. Butler ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers Nelson looks to land a left hand but Butler moved out of range nicely.
Rogers Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butler defending well as Rogers Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers Nelson looks to throw the jab but Butler is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers Nelson works the jab nicely.
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers Nelson misses with a looping left.
Butler misses with a wild combination.
Butler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Butler looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers Nelson is just out of range.
Gerard Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rogers Nelson misses.
Rogers Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Butler's belly button to the back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Rogers Nelson.
Butler throws a big counter combination but Rogers Nelson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Butler slips a straight right by Rogers Nelson.
Butler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rogers Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers Nelson misses with a body shot.
Butler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Butler misses with a double jab.
Rogers Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butler in his tracks.
Rogers Nelson looks to throw the jab but Butler is out of range.
Rogers Nelson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butler doesn't seem bothered though.
Butler throws a right hand that Rogers Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers Nelson also avoids with ease.
Rogers Nelson throws a hook but Butler avoids it easily.
Prince Rogers Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Butler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson jabs at Butler's body.
Rogers Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers Nelson.
Butler slips a straight right by Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Butler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rogers Nelson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butler scrambles back to his feet.
Butler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butler takes one on the button.
Butler slips a jab from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Rogers Nelson connects with a body shot.
Rogers Nelson lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Rogers Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers Nelson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Rogers Nelson!
Prince Rogers Nelson is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Prince Rogers Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ira Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Carolina In My Mind. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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150 cm
26
170 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ira Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Lobtov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright connects with a looping right hand.
Lobtov blocks a jab.
Wright misses with an uppercut
so Lobtov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lobtov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Lobtov trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lobtov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Lobtov is keeping the position.
Wright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lobtov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wright escapes and throws Lobtov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lobtov 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.
Lobtov is trying to improve his position.
Lobtov looking for a sweep but Wright has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lobtov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lobtov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright controlling his opponent.
Lobtov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to control the pace but Lobtov is squirming around nicely.
Lobtov is trying to escape the mount.
Lobtov wants to control but Wright is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov working to try and regain half guard.
Lobtov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lobtov gets back to half guard.
Lobtov is looking to get back to full guard here but Wright has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lobtov tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobtov looking for a sweep but Wright has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lobtov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ira Wright dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from Lobtov. Lobtov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lobtov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wright!
Lobtov moves into full mount!
Lobtov controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov looking to control but Wright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lobtov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright prevents Lobtov from getting a body triangle.
Lobtov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lobtov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wright is defending well though. Lobtov let's go of the attempt for now.
Lobtov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Wright reverses the position brilliantly into Lobtov's guard!
Lobtov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobtov, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobtov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Lobtov's legs - danger averted.
Lobtov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright stays in close to Lobtov's body and controls the position.
Lobtov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lobtov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wright escapes and throws Lobtov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Wright remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wright trying to control the action but Lobtov is working from the bottom.
Lobtov is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Wright politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wright prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.
Lobtov tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Lobtov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lobtov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lobtov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lobtov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lobtov is just content to waste time from the top position. Wright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobtov trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Lobtov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lobtov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright slows down the pace here.
Wright slows down the pace here.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Lobtov wants a takedown.
Lobtov fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ira Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lobtov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Wright is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lobtov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wright to the mat. Wright regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lobtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobtov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov forces his way into half guard.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Lobtov sits in half guard.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Wright is not content to let Lobtov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lobtov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lobtov is stalling here. Wright is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lobtov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wright has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lobtov is looking for a sweep.
Lobtov trying to remain calm as Wright controls from the top position.
Lobtov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lobtov tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Wright is taking a breather. Lobtov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lobtov tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lobtov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lobtov working for submissions but it's allowed Wright to get to half guard.
Lobtov wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lobtov wants to get back to full guard.
Lobtov is looking to get back to full guard here but Wright has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lobtov tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ira Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wright 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ira Wright!
Ira Wright took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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FIGHT
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