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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: On March The Saints. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryant prevents it.
Johnson just leaning against Bryant, taking a breather.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryant.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Bryant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Bryant ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Bryant shakes it off.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Bryant is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches Bryant right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bryant looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Johnson!
Nick Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Vaughan throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vaughan.
Vaughan lands a head shot.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaughan.
Vaughan lands a right hook to the body.
Bates checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bates avoids the head kick by Vaughan.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bates avoids the body shot from Vaughan.
Bates scores with a shot to the body.
Vaughan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Psycho Vaughan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates lands with a hook. Vaughan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bates shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bates was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bates working away.
Vaughan is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Bates's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates has an Americana. Vaughan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bates is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bates hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luigi Bates!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulus Veres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Romulus Veres was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Decimus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romulus Veres!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veres avoids the head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Veres throws a low kick, looking for Decimus Meridius's leg but Decimus Meridius calmly moves out of range.
Veres staying out of range there.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veres.
A nice inside leg kick there by Veres. That's going to slow Decimus Meridius down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veres.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres.
Decimus Meridius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Decimus Meridius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decimus Meridius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veres. That one must have hurt.
Decimus Meridius defending well as Veres loads up on a big left hand.
Decimus Meridius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veres cracks Decimus Meridius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veres has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Decimus Meridius to stand back up!
Decimus Meridius is rocked!
Veres feints and then cracks Decimus Meridius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Decimus Meridius down.
Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Decimus Meridius.
Veres misses with a head kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but Veres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Veres replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Decimus Meridius blocks it well.
Veres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decimus Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Veres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch.
Decimus Meridius moves into range and clinches up with Veres.
I was talking to Decimus Meridius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Decimus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veres backwards.
Decimus Meridius is working Veres over against the cage.
Veres tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Veres back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Veres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
Veres prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Veres letting Decimus Meridius take a breather here.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Decimus Meridius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veres's efforts to push away.
Veres breaks the clinch.
Veres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veres looks to throw the jab but Decimus Meridius is out of range.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Decimus Meridius coming out on top.
Veres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decimus Meridius rushes Veres and presses him up against the cage.
Veres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veres misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Veres being controlled against the cage.
Veres working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Veres controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Veres.
Veres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veres breaks from the clinch.
Veres misses with a low kick.
Veres missing with a left hand there. Decimus Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decimus Meridius misses the jab.
Veres cracks a nice hook into Decimus Meridius's ribs.
Veres defending well as Decimus Meridius loads up on a big left hand.
Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up but Veres circles away and keeps his distance.
Veres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimus Meridius, pushing him back against the cage.
Veres misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Veres.
Veres has had enough of the clinch but Decimus Meridius keeps him there for the moment.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Veres.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Veres blocks a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Veres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veres lands a nice shot to the body.
Veres connects with a solid leg kick.
Decimus Meridius has closed the distance and engaged Veres in a clinch.
Veres manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decimus Meridius connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch but Veres is avoiding it.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veres throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Veres crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Decimus Meridius - the referee stops the clock and Veres gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Decimus Meridius. Veres manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Decimus Meridius 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.
Veres throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Veres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decimus Meridius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Veres throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decimus Meridius lands the left hand.
Decimus Meridius thows a body kick. Veres tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
and Veres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Veres as he connects with a hook.
Veres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veres throws a right and a left that Decimus Meridius avoids nicely.
Veres lands with a good body shot.
Decimus Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Decimus Meridius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decimus Meridius throws a low kick but Veres moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veres throws a lazy right hand but Decimus Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Veres misses.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius misses the jab.
A head kick by Veres misses
letting Decimus Meridius counter with a right hand.
Veres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimus Meridius throws out the jab.
Veres scores with a nice body kick.
Veres keeps the fight on the outside.
Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Decimus Meridius's shoulder, as Decimus Meridius tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veres, as that shot connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Decimus Meridius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Veres - the referee stops the clock and Decimus Meridius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Veres. Decimus Meridius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a nice body punch.
Decimus Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veres throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut is getting worse.
Decimus Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decimus Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veres swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimus Meridius.
A bone on bone clash there as Veres blocks the leg kick.
Veres cracks Decimus Meridius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veres throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Decimus Meridius crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romulus Veres!
Our winner, Romulus Veres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah McAdoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Jergensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAdoo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rise and Shine. Sven Jergensen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah McAdoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Jergensen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jergensen misses the jab.
McAdoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAdoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jergensen walks into a left hand.
Jergensen takes a swing at McAdoo's ribcage but misses.
Jergensen throws a right hand that misses
and McAdoo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jergensen thinking.
McAdoo slips under a jab from Jergensen.
McAdoo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McAdoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jergensen moves away.
McAdoo misses with a wild body shot.
Jergensen thuds a left hand into McAdoo's body.
Jergensen closes the distance and pushes McAdoo back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jergensen fails to land.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jergensen being controlled against the cage.
Jergensen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jergensen has McAdoo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jergensen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McAdoo tumbling to the mat - Jergensen dives into McAdoo's guard.
McAdoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jergensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jergensen tries to free his leg and advance position but McAdoo is retaining full guard.
Jergensen works over McAdoo with some ground and pound from guard.
McAdoo being controlled here, momentarily.
McAdoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jergensen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen trying to keep a closed guard but McAdoo is proving a slippery customer.
McAdoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jergensen keeping moving, preventing McAdoo from controlling successfully.
McAdoo tries to stand but Jergensen is controlling from the bottom.
McAdoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McAdoo postures up.
McAdoo being controlled here momentarily.
McAdoo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McAdoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jergensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen is trying to control the position but McAdoo postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jergensen keeping moving, preventing McAdoo from controlling successfully.
McAdoo tries to stand but Jergensen is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McAdoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jergensen was well out of range. Poor timing from McAdoo.
And Jergensen tries to counter it with a takedown but McAdoo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jergensen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McAdoo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McAdoo wants it to stay on the feet.
Jergensen has a takedown stuffed.
McAdoo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jergensen just manages to avoid it.
That kick from McAdoo tenderised Jergensen's leg. Jergensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Jergensen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jergensen.
Jergensen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sven Jergensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jergensen tries for a takedown but McAdoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noah McAdoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a hook but McAdoo blocks it.
McAdoo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McAdoo throws a leg kick that misses.
McAdoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jergensen has managed to clinch.
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!
Jergensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jergensen can't find room to land a body shot as McAdoo controls the action.
A hook to the body from McAdoo.
McAdoo blocks a body shot from Jergensen.
Jergensen lands a nice uppercut.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAdoo's elbow.
McAdoo misses with a body punch.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body.
McAdoo gets through Jergensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McAdoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jergensen has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jergensen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jergensen misses with a double jab.
Jergensen rushes McAdoo and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAdoo.
McAdoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jergensen tries to work over McAdoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jergensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jergensen throws a punch but it's blocked by McAdoo.
McAdoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jergensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jergensen digs a right hand into McAdoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McAdoo's gas tank.
Jergensen misses with some punches.
Jergensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAdoo's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jergensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jergensen lands a hook that snaps the head of McAdoo backwards.
McAdoo is trying to maintain a safe position but Jergensen gets an underhook and turns McAdoo into the cage.
Jergensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jergensen has a couple of punches blocked by McAdoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jergensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jergensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McAdoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jergensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jergensen takes a swing at McAdoo's ribcage but misses.
Jergensen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McAdoo misses the shot to the body.
Jergensen scores with a shot to the body.
McAdoo pushes Jergensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jergensen throws a punch but it's blocked by McAdoo.
Jergensen lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAdoo is pulling down on Jergensen's head to control his posture.
McAdoo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen stands up and waves to McAdoo to follow him.
McAdoo throws an off balance right hand
and Jergensen counters with a left to the body.
Jergensen misses with the combination.
McAdoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jergensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McAdoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jergensen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McAdoo defends well and Jergensen ends up having to push McAdoo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jergensen tries to clinch up but McAdoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jergensen moves out of range of the body kick from McAdoo.
Jergensen throws a hook but McAdoo avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen loads up on a big right hand but McAdoo slips the punch.
McAdoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jergensen manages to avoid it.
McAdoo throws a leg kick but Jergensen sees it coming and moves out of range.
McAdoo is looking to wear down Jergensen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McAdoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McAdoo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jergensen tests McAdoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noah McAdoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McAdoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McAdoo throws a poor cross that misses
and Jergensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jergensen throws a body punch but McAdoo moves out of range.
Jergensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
McAdoo throws a head kick that misses.
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAdoo manages to avoid it.
Jergensen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McAdoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jergensen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McAdoo connects with a leg kick. Jergensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jergensen moves out of range as McAdoo throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen throws a jab but it's blocked by McAdoo.
As Jergensen looks to move away, McAdoo throws a big counter combo but Jergensen just gets out of the way.
Jergensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAdoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jergensen lands a jab to McAdoo's midsection.
Jergensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAdoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen throws a body punch but McAdoo moves out of range.
McAdoo attempts a counter takedown but Jergensen avoids it well and moves away.
Jergensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jergensen needs to keep his hands up - McAdoo had a free shot at his head there.
Jergensen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jergensen scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McAdoo.
Jergensen misses the shot to the body.
McAdoo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jergensen throws a looping overhand right but McAdoo ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Jergensen misses.
A shot to the liver by Jergensen. Beautiful body shot.
McAdoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jergensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jergensen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jergensen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McAdoo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jergensen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jergensen's back!
McAdoo controls the action.
McAdoo is persistently looking for the submission but Jergensen is defending it well.
McAdoo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jergensen trying to control the hands but McAdoo breaks the grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Jergensen right now.
McAdoo working for the choke.
Jergensen breaks McAdoo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McAdoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McAdoo trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jergensen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McAdoo keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jergensen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sven Jergensen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen trying to control but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
Jergensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McAdoo is trying to improve his position.
Jergensen controls the position from side control.
Jergensen trying to control the action but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
Noah McAdoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo can't do much from the bottom here.
McAdoo prevents Jergensen from improving position.
Jergensen is looking to take a break and control but McAdoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jergensen gets to mount! McAdoo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jergensen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jergensen controlling from the full mount.
Jergensen wants to control the pace but McAdoo is squirming around nicely.
Jergensen with shots to the head and body - McAdoo looks very uncomfortable down there.
McAdoo wants to control but Jergensen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jergensen controlling his opponent.
McAdoo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Jergensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jergensen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Jergensen!
An out of breath Sven Jergensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khasbulaev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fetty Wap - Trap Queen. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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23
144 lbs
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30
139 lbs
12 - 7 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Piston Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasbulaev gets tackled into the cage by Horiguchi. Horiguchi maintains the clinch.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Khasbulaev has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khasbulaev.
Horiguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Khasbulaev controls the action.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horiguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev scores with a shot to the side of Horiguchi's head.
Horiguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
Khasbulaev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Khasbulaev blocks the elbow strike.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
Horiguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev has had enough of the clinch but Horiguchi keeps him there for the moment.
Horiguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khasbulaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi lands a right hand.
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
Horiguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horiguchi is looking to clinch but Khasbulaev is avoiding it.
Horiguchi connects with a single shot there.
Khasbulaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
A counter left hand to the body from Khasbulaev misses its target.
Khasbulaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khasbulaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Khasbulaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Horiguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khasbulaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khasbulaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khasbulaev lands with a right to the head.
Horiguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
Horiguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khasbulaev is rocked!
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
Oh Khasbulaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khasbulaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khasbulaev has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks an uppercut.
Khasbulaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khasbulaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Khasbulaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Horiguchi to work.
Khasbulaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi is pushing Khasbulaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Horiguchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horiguchi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khasbulaev looks to land a combination but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Khasbulaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the head.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Horiguchi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horiguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khasbulaev is trying to force a seperation but Horiguchi has the dominant position.
Horiguchi trying to stall but Khasbulaev improves his position.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horiguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horiguchi lands with a slapping head kick.
Horiguchi looks to clinch
and Khasbulaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khasbulaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piston Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khasbulaev checks a leg kick.
Khasbulaev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khasbulaev counters with a series of strikes. Horiguchi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Khasbulaev.
It looked like Khasbulaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horiguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Khasbulaev.
Horiguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev moves in looking to clinch but Horiguchi pushes him off.
Horiguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khasbulaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horiguchi cracks Khasbulaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khasbulaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Horiguchi clinches.
Khasbulaev lands an uppercut.
Horiguchi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khasbulaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi stalling.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khasbulaev being controlled against the cage.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi has Khasbulaev pressed against the cage, preventing Khasbulaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khasbulaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khasbulaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Khasbulaev.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
Khasbulaev has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi keeps control of Khasbulaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.
Khasbulaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is working Khasbulaev over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Horiguchi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khasbulaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
Horiguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Horiguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi misses with the head strike.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
A shot in the inside from Khasbulaev.
Horiguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Horiguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horiguchi stalling the fight.
Khasbulaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Horiguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horiguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horiguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Khasbulaev controls his hands.
Khasbulaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khasbulaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Magomedrasul Khasbulaev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horiguchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khasbulaev under the eye.
A head kick by Horiguchi misses
and Khasbulaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horiguchi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut.
Khasbulaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khasbulaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi cracks Khasbulaev with a hook to the temple - Khasbulaev is on wobbly legs here! Horiguchi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Khasbulaev falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Horiguchi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Piston Horiguchi!
A victorious Piston Horiguchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Seagram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddoe has chosen Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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189 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Seagram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
Beddoe throws a hook but Seagram avoids it easily.
Seagram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seagram with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagram misses the target.
A big right from Beddoe misses.
Beddoe throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Beddoe misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beddoe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Seagram misses with a body kick.
Seagram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seagram misses with a straight right.
Beddoe moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beddoe tries to clinch but Seagram is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seagram.
Beddoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Beddoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagram defends well and Beddoe ends up having to push Seagram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Seagram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beddoe throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram lands with a shot to the body.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Beddoe.
Beddoe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seagram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seagram is adopting a defensive guard.
Seagram keeping full guard, as Beddoe tries to pass.
Beddoe being controlled here momentarily.
Beddoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seagram is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seagram is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beddoe has his foot on Seagram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seagram works his way back into a safe position though.
Beddoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seagram pushing down on Beddoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beddoe trying to hold on to Seagram's head to control him but Seagram postures up.
Seagram controlling the pace.
Seagram passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beddoe!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagram tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beddoe is working to get back to half guard.
Seagram controlling from the full mount.
Beddoe is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagram takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Seagram has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Seagram can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beddoe is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seagram sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beddoe tries to reverse the position but Seagram maintains control.
Seagram sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that round.
That's time! Seagram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Seagram is looking to land body kicks.
Seagram shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beddoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagram manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Seagram.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Beddoe moved out of range nicely.
Beddoe misses with a double jab
and Seagram counters with a good low kick that Beddoe was not able to check.
Beddoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Seagram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beddoe misses with a hook. Seagram ducked under it nicely.
Seagram misses with a shot to the body
and Beddoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Beddoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Beddoe misses the target.
Seagram is looking to counter punch.
Seagram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Beddoe checks it.
Philo Beddoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Beddoe.
Seagram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Beddoe misses.
Seagram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
Seagram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beddoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seagram feints and then cracks Beddoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beddoe down.
Beddoe defending well as Seagram loads up on a big left hand.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Beddoe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Beddoe moved out of range nicely.
Beddoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seagram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seagram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Seagram counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beddoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beddoe moves away.
Beddoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beddoe throws a combination that misses
and Seagram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beddoe ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Beddoe slips under a jab.
Seagram scores with a push kick.
A leg kick checked by Beddoe.
Seagram sets himself, and Beddoe steps forward looking for the clinch! Seagram avoids it this time.
Beddoe tries to clinch up but Seagram circles away and keeps his distance.
Beddoe throws a combination that misses
and Seagram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beddoe throws a right hand that Seagram ducks under and follows up with a left that Seagram also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seagram moves away from the strike by Beddoe.
Seagram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beddoe can do to turn this around?
Seagram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danny Seagram is winning the standup battle so far.
Beddoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddoe.
Seagram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seagram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beddoe. That did some damage!
Seagram works Beddoe's body with a nice hook.
Beddoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seagram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beddoe thinking.
A big right from Beddoe misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram slips a jab and a cross from Beddoe.
Seagram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beddoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seagram circles away quickly and effectively.
Seagram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagram misses with a body kick.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Beddoe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seagram.
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!
Beddoe scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram with a nice cross.
Seagram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seagram throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seagram misses with an uppercut
and Beddoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seagram's guard.
Seagram controls Beddoe momentarily but Beddoe frees himself.
Beddoe advances to half guard.
Beddoe wants to take a breather but Seagram is having none of it.
Seagram wants to control but Beddoe is keeping busy.
Beddoe prevents Seagram from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beddoe throws an overhand right that lands on Seagram's shoulder, as Seagram tries to avoid the shot.
Beddoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seagram.
Beddoe throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Beddoe darts in looking for a takedown but Seagram gets double underhooks and turns Beddoe into the cage.
Seagram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seagram takes one to the side of the head.
Beddoe misses with a straight left.
Seagram lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagram misses with a low kick.
Beddoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beddoe misses with an uppercut
and Seagram counters with a good low kick that Beddoe was not able to check.
Beddoe throws a hook but Seagram blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Seagram as Beddoe shoots in.
Seagram looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming.
Beddoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Seagram connects with the punch.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danny Seagram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philo Beddoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beddoe manages to avoid it.
Seagram sizes up Beddoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown but Seagram shows good takedown defense.
Seagram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddoe.
Beddoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seagram throws a front kick aimed at Beddoe's knee but Beddoe avoids it well.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beddoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seagram.
Beddoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beddoe misses with a right hand
and Seagram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a straight right hand.
Seagram misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beddoe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Seagram throws Beddoe to one side and escapes!
Seagram throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beddoe misses with a straight right.
Seagram throws a lazy right hand but Beddoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beddoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Beddoe coming out on top.
Seagram missing with a left hand there. Beddoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seagram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danny Seagram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Beddoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seagram thuds a left hand into Beddoe's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beddoe. Seagram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seagram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seagram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seagram.
Beddoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beddoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beddoe blocks the body kick.
Beddoe misses with the combination.
Beddoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beddoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Beddoe manages to avoid it.
Beddoe missing with a left hand there. Seagram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seagram.
Seagram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philo Beddoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beddoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beddoe goes for a double leg but Seagram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagram continues to drive forward.
Seagram lands a nice hook to Beddoe's body. Beddoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beddoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Beddoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seagram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beddoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seagram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seagram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beddoe lands a really nice looking cross but Seagram seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Seagram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seagram, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Seagram!
Danny Seagram seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryant Baez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bryant Baez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baez moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Baez.
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Baez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Baez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baez misses with a shot to the body
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Baez misses with a hook.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baez.
Good standup being displayed there by Baez as he connects with a hook.
Baez lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa stuns Baez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Baez misses with a head kick.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
letting Baez counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Baez knows he should have avoided that one.
Baez throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Baez tries a head kick but it misses.
Baez scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baez misses the jab.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baez is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Baez has closed the distance and engaged Murhaa in a clinch.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Baez avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa with a hook.
Baez checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Baez tries to counter with a clinch but Murhaa shakes him off and moves away.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Baez ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Baez moves his leg out of the way.
Baez throws a big counter head kick but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Baez's defenses.
Murhaa takes one to the chin there.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Baez.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baez slips under a jab.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baez.
Murhaa misses with a combination
and Baez counters with a one-two to the body.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baez throws a head kick that misses.
Baez lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa scores with a nice strike.
Baez misses with a looping left.
Murhaa cracks Baez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baez ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
Baez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Baez.
Baez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
A short right from Baez on the inside.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Baez lands a left hand.
Baez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Baez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murhaa avoids it.
Baez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baez looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baez misses with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tries to work over Baez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Baez pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Baez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baez struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baez tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Baez misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa presses Baez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryant Baez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baez cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs.
Baez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baez back to the cage. Murhaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Baez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baez to score with a decent uppercut.
Murhaa connects with a crisp jab.
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murhaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Baez.
Baez misses with a head kick.
Murhaa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Baez throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Baez connects with the punch.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Baez moved out of range nicely.
Baez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Baez.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Baez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Baez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Baez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Baez.
Baez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baez throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Baez tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baez avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses
and Baez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa tests Baez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baez's sensitive parts.
Baez throws a lazy head kick
and Murhaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Baez misses with a body shot.
Murhaa defending well as Baez loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa throws a push kick but Baez slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baez moves away.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Baez.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baez.
Bryant Baez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Baez.
Baez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Baez.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
Baez lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa is looking to slow Baez down with leg kicks.
Baez misses with a head kick.
Murhaa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baez tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
Baez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Baez's belly button to the back.
Baez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa just leaning against Baez, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to stall but Baez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baez blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Baez blocks it.
Baez working aggressively here.
Baez misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
A short right from Baez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baez.
Murhaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baez working aggressively here.
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Baez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baez tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Baez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baez's head backwards.
Nice shot by Baez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryant Baez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murhaa.
Baez tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baez is looking to land body kicks.
Baez scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Baez.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baez throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Baez misses with a head kick.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Baez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Baez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baez scores with a jab to the body.
Baez looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Baez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baez counters with a two punch combo.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baez - that will leave a mark!
Baez rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
A hook to the body from Baez.
Baez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baez working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Baez.
Baez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Baez blocks a jab.
Murhaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baez misses with a body kick.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Baez is just out of range.
Baez tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baez's head.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Baez throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Baez tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murhaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Murhaa.
Baez cracks Murhaa with a nice body shot.
Baez tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Baez back against the cage.
Baez swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Baez.
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but Baez is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baez blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Baez effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baez misses with some punches.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Baez avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baez darts in and clinches Murhaa up against the cage.
Murhaa trying to control the position but instead, Baez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murhaa into the cage.
Baez stalling against the cage.
Baez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bryant Baez just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baez misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a solid body kick.
Baez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murhaa.
Baez throws a head kick that misses.
Baez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa swings for the body but Baez moves out of range.
Baez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baez.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Baez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murhaa - the referee stops the clock and Baez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murhaa. Baez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Baez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baez throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circling a little - Murhaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baez throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Baez down.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baez. That did some damage!
Murhaa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Baez counters with a straight right hand.
Baez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baez misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baez throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Baez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baez.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Baez.
Murhaa throws a jab when Baez was well out of range.
Baez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murhaa cracks Baez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Baez forces Murhaa back against the cage and clinches.
Baez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Baez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baez rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Murhaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Baez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Murhaa gets a clinch.
Baez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baez is keeping busy.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Baez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baez lands an uppercut.
Baez tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Baez back against the cage.
A short left from Baez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baez misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa can't break the clinch.
Baez misses with some punches.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Baez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baez digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baez has time to react.
Murhaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhaa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Baez looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Baez throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa had his way with Bryant Baez in that round.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Baez off balance momentarily.
Baez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Baez's leg but Baez calmly moves out of range.
Baez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Baez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a swing at Baez's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Baez misses.
Baez tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Murhaa moves out of range as Baez throws a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baez throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Baez.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baez circles away quickly and effectively.
Baez throws a body kick that misses.
Baez misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baez takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Baez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Baez misses with a straight left.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Baez.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Baez avoids it.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Baez.
Baez just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Baez moved out of range.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Baez moves out of range.
Baez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murhaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Baez.
Baez defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Baez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Baez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baez throws a head kick that misses.
Baez connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baez doesn't seem bothered though.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baez throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baez has closed the distance and engaged Murhaa in a clinch.
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Baez misses.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Baez is out of range.
Murhaa throws a jab when Baez was well out of range.
A low kick from Murhaa is predictable there
and Baez counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Baez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Baez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Baez throws a big counter head kick but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Baez.
Baez looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Baez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baez clinches.
Baez lands a shoulder strike.
Baez has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Baez scores with a shoulder strike.
Baez lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Baez throws a body kick that misses.
Baez throws a head kick that Murhaa semi-blocks.
Baez misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baez thinking.
Baez throws a lazy head kick
and Murhaa counters with a body kick that stops Baez in his tracks momentarily.
Baez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jab from Baez.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Baez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Baez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Baez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baez tries to counter with a clinch but Murhaa shakes him off and moves away.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baez.
A nice side step and Baez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bryant Baez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phol Murhaa.
I think Baez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phol Murhaa!
Phol Murhaa opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brock Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell 's entrance music is 50 Cent - Animal. A fine choice. Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Liddell !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a big shot that misses.
Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Miller trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Liddell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller won't allow Liddell to get back to his feet.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Liddell wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller distracts Liddell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liddell wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liddell 's head.
Liddell wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller prevents Liddell from getting back to his feet.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Liddell 's brow.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liddell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miller presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liddell slowing the pace effectively.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling him.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That kick from Liddell tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liddell misses the shot to the body.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liddell thumps Miller with a low kick.
Liddell wants to clinch.
Liddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liddell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Liddell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liddell did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liddell .
Liddell checks the leg kick.
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
As Miller backs away, Liddell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brock Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddell . That's going to slow Miller down.
Liddell tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miller tries to move into range but Liddell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liddell scores with a nice head shot.
Liddell misses with a left hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brock Liddell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Liddell 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Liddell throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Liddell only half commits.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell .
Liddell lands with a good body shot.
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liddell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Liddell sneaks out the side door and pushes Miller away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liddell .
Liddell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Liddell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
Liddell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Liddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller is leaning against Liddell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
Liddell struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Liddell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Liddell has the dominant position.
Liddell looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Liddell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Liddell misses with a knee to the head.
Liddell misses with a punch on the inside.
Liddell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Liddell tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller tries to circle away but Liddell has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Liddell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liddell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Liddell blocking some punches.
Liddell just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liddell 's elbow.
Liddell throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Liddell tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Liddell lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Liddell fails to land.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Liddell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller pushes Liddell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Liddell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Liddell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Liddell .
Miller shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell .
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Liddell feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liddell , right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell connects with an inside leg kick.
Liddell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liddell throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Liddell had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liddell .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Brock Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Miller takes a swing at Liddell 's ribcage but misses.
Liddell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller stops Liddell from standing up.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liddell pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell blocks a leg kick.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liddell avoids a kick to the body.
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liddell is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stops Liddell from getting back to his feet.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller wants to control but Liddell is keeping him busy.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Liddell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Liddell has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liddell is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Liddell is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Liddell is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liddell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Liddell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
Liddell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liddell counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Liddell clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Liddell sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Liddell throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Liddell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Liddell throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller avoids the head kick by Liddell .
Liddell clinches.
Brock Liddell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller prevents a body shot from Liddell .
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddell tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Liddell back against the cage.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Liddell has double underhooks.
Liddell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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.
Liddell landing knees to the head.
Liddell misses with the head strike.
Liddell throws a head punch that misses.
Liddell with a knee to the head.
Miller blocks a body shot from Liddell .
Liddell slows down the pace here.
Miller blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
The referee is keeping an eye on Liddell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Liddell controls the action.
Liddell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liddell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liddell has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Liddell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Liddell misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Liddell had his way with Ken Miller in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Liddell as Miller shoots in.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brock Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Liddell digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Liddell connects with the punch.
Liddell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Liddell has wrist control.
Liddell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Miller is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Liddell lands with a right to the head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liddell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with the head strike.
A short right from Liddell on the inside.
Liddell misses with some punches.
Liddell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liddell throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.
Liddell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller tries to circle away but Liddell has him pinned against the cage.
Liddell tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards.
Miller just leaning against Liddell , taking a breather.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Liddell backwards.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Liddell .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liddell 's head backwards.
Miller drives through with a takedown into Liddell 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Liddell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liddell kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ken Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brock Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddell manages to avoid it.
It looked like Liddell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Liddell !
Brock Liddell is the new bantamweight champion!
Brock Liddell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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