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WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boss Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Boxer takes the fight into the clinch.
Boxer has Westbrook pressed against the cage, preventing Westbrook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boxer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Westbrook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Westbrook leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Boxer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Westbrook jumps guard and drags Boxer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boxer stops Westbrook from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Westbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Westbrook is on top in guard.
Westbrook controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boxer has a takedown stuffed.
Boxer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Boxer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boxer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boxer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Westbrook throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
Westbrook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boxer sprawls well initially but Westbrook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westbrook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer shoots and misses
and Westbrook counters with a left to the body.
Boxer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westbrook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boxer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westbrook is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boxer's half guard.
Westbrook performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer taking some punishment here, with Westbrook in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is trying for a kimura here. Boxer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Westbrook wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Westbrook!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Devour the Day - Get Out of My Way as his entrance music. Miguel Grace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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210 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares throws a head kick that half lands.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grace throws a combination that misses
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Grace misses with a leg kick.
Grace lands a jab to the head.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Grace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Grace misses with a looping right.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grace throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grace looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Nice shot by Grace.
Tavares connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace scores with a one two! Tavares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tavares has closed the distance and engaged Grace in a clinch.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graces head.
Grace is looking to break free of the clinch but Tavares has double underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares 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.
Grace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Grace.
Tavares throws an elbow that misses.
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grace tries to break free but Tavares pushes him back against the cage.
Grace wants to break free but Tavares has control.
Grace blocks an uppercut.
Grace is trying to push Tavares away but Tavares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grace has had enough of the clinch but Tavares keeps him there for the moment.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Grace.
Grace is trying to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling him.
Grace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Tavares lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Grace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavares misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Grace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grace's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares lands an elbow that stopped Grace in his tracks for a moment.
Grace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tavares has Grace pressed against the cage, preventing Grace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Tavares.
A frustrated look appears on Grace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares landing knees to the head.
Grace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tavares lands a big knee! That's hurt Grace! Oh, he's all over the place! Tavares lands another knee that sends Grace to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Tavares!
In his post fight interview, Henrique Tavares started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdravko Dren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dren is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: GETO BOYS - mind of a lunatic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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259 lbs
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260 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 38 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tanishk Soni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Dren!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Dren. Those never looked like landing.
Soni dives in and grabs Dren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dren pushes down on Soni's head and hops out.
Dren unleashes a big counter combination but Soni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Dren. Those never looked like landing.
Soni throws a lazy right hand but Dren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Soni!
Soni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soni misses with a takedown attempt
and Dren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dren blocks a leg kick.
Soni throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Dren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soni with a poor takedown
and Dren counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishk Soni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soni pushes Dren up against the cage in a clinch.
Soni wants to take the fight to the mat but Dren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soni is trying to push Dren away but Dren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dren tries to throw a body punch but Soni avoids it by throwing Dren back against the cage.
Soni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dren up against the cage.
The referee calls for Dren to work.
Dren utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soni is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Dren.
A right hook to the body lands for Dren.
Soni is looking to break free of the clinch but Dren has double underhooks.
Dren's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dren's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dren lands a nice shot that snaps Soni's head back.
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Soni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dren.
Dren cracks Soni with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dren has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Soni to stand back up!
Soni is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dren darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Soni's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dren before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Dren!
After winning the bout, Zdravko Dren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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203 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daryl Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Jones!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Cain Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Daryl Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Smith working aggressively here.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones is stalling here.
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 Daryl Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daryl Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cain Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cain Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Daryl Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones is stalling here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Smith wants to break free but Jones has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Jones stalling the fight.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Daryl Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cain Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daryl Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones is rocked!
Jones closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a huge left! Jones is in big trouble! He's backing up but Smith isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jones from any more damage. A dominating finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daryl Smith!
Daryl Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
39 - 45 - 1 |
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209 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 45 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura scores with a hook.
Machida misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nakamura!
Machida throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Machida takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Nakamura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamura has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Machida is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Machida.
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!
Nakamura pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamura pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Our sources have told us that Machida has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Nakamura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakamura won't allow it.
Nakamura is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Machida! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nakamura is unloading with more strikes now! Machida drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Our winner, Nobuhiro Nakamura, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Foggy Dew. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brij Khali enters the cage!
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148 lbs
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160 lbs
35 - 61 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
38 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor McGregor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 61 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor . No joy for Khali on that attempt.
Khali closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
Khali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but Khali persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brij Khali.
McGregor lands with a good body shot.
Khali changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Khali is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khali shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
Khali misses with a takedown
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali fails with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khali shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Khali moved out of range.
Khali with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Khali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khali throws a counter combo.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Khali changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khali with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Khali shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khali.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brij Khali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali fails with the takedown.
McGregor scores with a jab. Khali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khali fails with the takedown
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Khali backing up. Khali nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor . No joy for Khali on that attempt.
McGregor throws a hook but Khali blocks it.
Khali changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khali shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGregor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khali wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khali decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khali wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khali fails to land the takedown.
McGregor catches Khali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Khali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor throws a hook but Khali blocks it.
Khali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Khali manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali moves away from the strike by McGregor .
Khali with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from McGregor .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Brij Khali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khali is rocked!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGregor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McGregor cracks Khali on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Khali falls backwards against the cage. McGregor follows up with more strikes that drop Khali to his knees. McGregor keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Khali! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor !
Our winner, Conor McGregor , 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.
Brij Khali spoke after the fight, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jung Ku Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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25
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jung Ku Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Garbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ku Lee gets a clinch.
Garbrandt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garbrandt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ku Lee prevents it.
Garbrandt tries to break the clinch but Ku Lee is controlling the position.
Garbrandt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ku Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jung Ku Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Garbrandt.
Garbrandt tries to break free but Ku Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Garbrandt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ku Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garbrandt breaks the clinch.
Ku Lee closes the distance and pushes Garbrandt back into the cage.
Ku Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garbrandt has Ku Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ku Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ku Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garbrandt or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Ku Lee.
Garbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Ku Lee darts in and clinches Garbrandt up against the cage.
Garbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Ku Lee's head.
A short right from Ku Lee.
Garbrandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku Lee lands a left hand.
Ku Lee scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ku Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ku Lee lands a body shot.
Garbrandt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ku Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garbrandt looks winded!
Ku Lee is working Garbrandt over against the cage.
Garbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ku Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Garbrandt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ku Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ku Lee pushes Garbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ku Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ku Lee presses Garbrandt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ku Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Ku Lee lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Ku Lee.
Ku Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ku Lee lands a left hand.
Ku Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garbrandt backwards.
Garbrandt is rocked!
Ku Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garbrandt is still on wobbly legs! Can Ku Lee finish him?
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garbrandt 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ku Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Ku Lee digs a right hand underneath Garbrandt's ribcage. Garbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbrandt.
Ku Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbrandt.
Ku Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Garbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Ku Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
Ku Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garbrandt or not.
Garbrandt seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Ku Lee.
Ku Lee pushes Garbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ku Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ku Lee throws a big uppercut that drops Garbrandt! More strikes from Ku Lee and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Garbrandt lies dazed against the cage as Ku Lee celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jung Ku Lee!
Jung Ku Lee is the new middleweight champion!
Jung Ku Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiener Wacker (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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24
179 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James La Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wacker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
La Grande had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.
La Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wacker looking to pass the guard.
La Grande trying to control the position.
Wacker slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wacker wants to stand but La Grande has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande tries to get to full guard but Wacker has control of the leg.
La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
Wacker trying to pass the guard but La Grande defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker is still trying to improve position.
Wacker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Grande manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wacker pushes down on La Grande's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wacker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wacker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
La Grande is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
Wacker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for La Grande because Wacker loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. La Grande can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
La Grande is looking to improve his position but Wacker isn't that keen on the idea.
Wacker looking to control but La Grande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
La Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
La Grande is controlling an arm, preventing Wacker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Grande regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wacker is working away from the top position though.
La Grande is looking to improve his position.
La Grande is working hard here to advance position.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for La Grande!
Wacker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Grande is looking to escape.
Wacker wants to finish this one by submission but La Grande is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wacker.
Wacker manages to capitalize on a mistake by La Grande to take his back!
La Grande trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is trying to stick to La Grande's back but La Grande is turning into Wacker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wacker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by La Grande.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wacker is on top in guard.
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
La Grande is trying to keep Wacker in close.
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wacker passes into side control.
Wacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
La Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
La Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Wacker 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.
Wacker passes La Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wacker is looking for a kimura but La Grande is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wacker to get the leverage.
La Grande is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wacker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wacker prevents La Grande from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wacker is pushing down on La Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but Wacker has managed to sneak the leg through.
La Grande wants to improve his position but Wacker is controlling well.
Wacker wants to pass to mount but La Grande is defending the position.
Wacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wacker wants to work for an arm triangle but La Grande is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
La Grande moves into full guard.
Wacker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wacker wanted to stand there but La Grande had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker wants to pass the guard but La Grande is keeping the position.
Wacker trying to stand up but can't free himself from La Grande's guard.
Wacker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! La Grande is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! La Grande has escaped and now he's on top!
La Grande has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
La Grande throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Grande accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Grande trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Grande throws a strike but Wacker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
La Grande tries to strike from the bottom.
Wacker slips nicely into half guard.
Wacker decides to stand up.
La Grande will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wacker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wacker is looking for a kimura here.
Wacker passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wacker working for a submission but La Grande is keeping him at bay.
La Grande really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wacker lands a heavy elbow.
Wacker has control of La Grande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Grande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Grande is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
La Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wacker moves away.
Wacker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. La Grande quickly recovers to half guard.
La Grande trying to control from the bottom.
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Grande is trying to get back to full guard.
Wacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy.
Wacker passes into side control, despite La Grande's attempt to control the position.
Wacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker stands up and beckons La Grande to his feet.
La Grande throws a shot from downtown. Wacker moves away and avoids it.
Wacker gets a double leg takedown into La Grande's guard.
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wacker passes into half guard.
Wacker trying to mount his opponent but La Grande defends it.
Wacker trying to work for an americana but La Grande has managed to regain full guard.
La Grande is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker controlling from the top position.
Wacker postures up.
Wacker tries to free his leg and advance position but La Grande is retaining full guard.
Wacker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
La Grande has his foot on Wacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wacker works his way back into a safe position though.
La Grande is trying to control the position from the bottom.
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wacker wants to pass the guard but La Grande is keeping the position.
Wiener Wacker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wacker connects with a couple of short punches.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
Wacker got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Grande has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wacker has managed to get both his arms back between La Grande's legs - danger averted.
La Grande bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wacker's guard.
La Grande looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Grande defends well.
Wacker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wacker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wacker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wacker is pushing down on La Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but Wacker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande is trying to maintain the position but Wacker is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wacker gets the takedown into side control.
La Grande can't do much from the bottom here.
La Grande stops Wacker from passing to mount.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.
Wacker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, La Grande rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wacker's guard! Nice work there by La Grande!
La Grande drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wacker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Grande has Wacker in his guard.
Wacker forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande gets back to full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
Wacker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on La Grande, up you get!
La Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Wacker feints the counter takedown.
Wacker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wacker is looking to stall here but La Grande recovers full guard.
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Wacker advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande is looking for a sweep. Wacker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
La Grande gets back to full guard.
Wacker pushing down on La Grande's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
La Grande won't allow Wacker to pass to mount.
La Grande trying to control but Wacker postures up.
Wacker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for La Grande!
La Grande wants to hold on but Wacker pushes him away.
Wacker tries to control but La Grande wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, La Grande has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wacker has control of La Grande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Grande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Grande keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
La Grande holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wacker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wacker is looking to stand but La Grande has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wacker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wacker looking for a guillotine from mount but La Grande is having none of it.
Wacker looking to control but La Grande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wacker controlling the position easily from mount.
Wacker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
La Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wacker wants to stand but La Grande is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Wacker moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from La Grande enables Wacker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. La Grande manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
La Grande had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.
Wacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wacker passes La Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy.
La Grande is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wacker is working away from the top position though.
Wacker wants to free his trapped foot but La Grande is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but La Grande is defending well.
Wacker is thwarting La Grande's attempts to control the position.
Wacker prevents La Grande from improving his position.
Wacker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wacker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so La Grande is just riding it out for now. Wacker eventually gives up the hold.
La Grande works his way to full guard. Good work.
La Grande has his foot on Wacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wacker works his way back into a safe position though.
Wacker postures up.
La Grande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wacker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wacker passes La Grande's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker content to control rather than advance.
La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
James La Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wacker slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Wacker seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wacker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. La Grande sprawls well initially but Wacker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wacker not doing much here.
Wacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wacker controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wiener Wacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wacker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!
Wiener Wacker is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo Vurny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vurny looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vurny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vurny sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sagat defending well though.
Vurny misses with a head shot. Sagat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vurny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sagat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vurny stands up over Sagat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vurny is looking to advance position but Sagat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat controlling the position easily from mount.
Sagat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vurny bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sagat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vurny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vurny trying to control but Sagat is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny throws a big right hand that misses.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully.
Sagat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vurny postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vurny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vurny trying to control but Sagat is working from the bottom.
Vurny lands a couple of elbows.
Sagat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vurny passes Sagat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vurny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny lands strikes from half guard.
Vurny scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vurny is trying to work for a kimura but Sagat is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vurny winds up and cracks Sagat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vurny is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Vurny.
Sagat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny moves into full mount! Sagat won't be happy about that!
Vurny wants to finish this one by submission but Sagat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vurny.
Vurny throws a strike there. Sagat manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Vurny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vurny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sagat is positioning himself well to prevent Vurny advancing to mount.
Vurny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vurny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vurny.
Ground and pound from Vurny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Vurny dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sagat looks to land a combination. Vurny sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Vurny looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sagat.
Aldo Vurny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Sagat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sagat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sagat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sagat throws a leg kick which misses Vurny's front leg but catches the back leg as Vurny tries to avoid it.
Sagat lands a nice hook to Vurny's body. Vurny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sagat tries to land a body kick
and Vurny counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagat dodges the ground and pound from Vurny.
Vurny trying to control the position but Sagat is working away.
Vurny tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vurny trying to control the action but Sagat is working from the bottom.
Vurny looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sagat is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny trying to control the position but Sagat is working away.
Vurny is working Sagat over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vurny wants to control but Sagat is keeping him busy.
Vurny is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sagat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sagat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vurny working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vurny in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vurny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagat can do to turn this around?
Vurny swings around for an armbar but Sagat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vurny's guard.
Aldo Vurny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vurny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vurny looking to control but Sagat passes into half guard.
Vurny wants to get back to full guard.
Vurny is not content to let Sagat control the position.
Sagat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vurny tries to roll over but Sagat keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vurny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vurny.
Vurny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagat is one step ahead there.
Vurny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagat is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vurny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sagat controls the pace.
Vurny wants to sweep here but Sagat controlling him for the moment.
Vurny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sagat defends well.
Sagat stopping the sweep attempt from Vurny.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagat's guard.
Sagat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Sagat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sagat tries to clinch but Vurny is having none of it.
Vurny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sagat throws a leg kick but Vurny moved away.
Vurny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sagat misses the jab.
Vurny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sagat appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sagat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vurny momentarily.
Sagat connects with a body shot that sends Vurny's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown but Sagat shows good takedown defense.
Vurny moves away from the strike by Sagat.
Sagat misses with an uppercut.
Sagat lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vurny shoots in but Sagat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sagat throws the left hand but Vurny avoids the punch easily.
Victor Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagat connects with a nice looking jab.
Vurny misses with a takedown attempt - Sagat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Vurny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vurny's head backwards.
Sagat tries to clinch but Vurny is having none of it.
Vurny attempts a counter takedown but Sagat avoids it well and moves away.
Vurny ducks under a wild hook from Sagat.
An attempted straight right counter from Vurny misses the target.
Sagat thuds a left hand into Vurny's body.
Sagat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sagat.
Sagat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vurny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sagat.
Sagat looks to throw the jab but Vurny is out of range.
Vurny attempts a counter takedown but Sagat avoids it well and moves away.
Vurny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sagat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vurny moves forwards but Sagat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sagat misses with a body kick.
Sagat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Sagat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Vurny with that takedown attempt.
Sagat with a jab.
Vurny slips under a jab from Sagat.
Vurny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo Vurny's cut is getting worse.
Sagat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vurny avoids a kick to the body.
Sagat scores with a body shot.
Vurny scores with the left hand. Sagat knows he should have avoided that one.
Vurny shoots in and drives through. Sagat sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Vurny both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagat thumps Vurny with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Vurny.
Vurny slips a jab from Sagat.
Vurny changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Victor Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurny misses with a takedown attempt - Sagat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sagat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vurny.
Vurny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat throws a poor cross that misses
and Vurny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Vurny.
Vurny looks to land a strike but Sagat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sagat really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
That's time! Vurny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vurny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vurny scores with a decent looking hook.
Vurny tries to bum rush Sagat with a series of wild strikes but Sagat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vurny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagat.
Vurny misses with a takedown attempt - Sagat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vurny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sagat - the referee stops the clock and Vurny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sagat. Vurny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sagat with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat tests Vurny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sagat has managed to clinch.
Vurny blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sagat lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sagat tries a body shot but Vurny blocks it.
Vurny blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sagat.
Vurny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sagat struggles to land a body shot inside as Vurny controls his hands.
Sagat swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vurny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat misses with a punch on the inside.
Sagat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurny's elbow.
Sagat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sagat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sagat digs a right hand into Vurny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vurny's gas tank.
A short right from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sagat.
Vurny prevents a body shot from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sagat works on Vurny's body with a couple of short punches.
Victor Sagat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sagat misses with the head strike.
Sagat lands a nice uppercut.
Sagat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sagat misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurny.
Vurny blocks an uppercut.
Sagat stops a takedown attempt from Vurny.
Sagat swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagat misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny blocking some punches.
Vurny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vurny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sagat is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Vurny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sagat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vurny takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sagat.
Sagat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sagat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sagat scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sagat dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
That's time! Vurny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sagat cracks Vurny with a good jab.
Sagat connects with the punch.
Sagat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vurny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sagat just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Vurny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Sagat.
Aldo Vurny's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vurny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vurny blocks a jab.
Vurny feinted with a counter takedown.
Sagat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sagat has Vurny up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat struggles to land a body shot inside as Vurny controls his hands.
Sagat can't find room to land a body shot as Vurny controls the action.
Vurny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vurny blocks an uppercut.
Sagat misses with some punches.
Sagat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagat. That's going to slow Vurny down.
Sagat throws a hook to the side of Vurny's head but Vurny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vurny.
Vurny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aldo Vurny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vurny was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vurny looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vurny throws an elbow but Sagat slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sagat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vurny.
Vurny tries for a kimura but Sagat is defending well.
Vurny working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vurny looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sagat is avoiding damage well.
Sagat struggling a bit here.
Sagat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vurny wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vurny working the ground and pound but Sagat is defending the strikes.
Victor Sagat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vurny misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sagat defending against the ground and pound.
Sagat is looking for a sweep.
Sagat taking a bit of punishment here - Vurny scoring with strikes.
Vurny is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sagat is trying to escape and Vurny transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sagat is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vurny! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aldo Vurny!
Aldo Vurny retains his light heavyweight title!
Aldo Vurny 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet has chosen Downstait - Open Your Eyes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Evan Darrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boros Monet!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Darrow counters with a thumping low kick.
Darrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monet swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Darrow's head coaches at Hazzard County Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from Monet.
Darrow lands a jab to the head.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Monet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monet throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Darrow avoids the head kick by Monet.
Darrow clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow tries to work over Monet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow gets through Monet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monet cracks Darrow with a nice body shot.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Monet tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monet has had enough of the clinch but Darrow keeps him there for the moment.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Monet struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Monet controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow presses Monet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet 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.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monet throws a body punch but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but Monet moved out of range nicely.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet throws a poor cross that misses
and Darrow counters with a left to the body.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet misses the shot to the body.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Monet.
Boros Monet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darrow lands a slapping body shot.
Darrow forces Monet back against the cage and clinches.
Monet breaks from the clinch.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet misses with a straight right.
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monet throws a hook but Darrow avoids it easily.
Darrow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow misses with a head kick.
Monet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Monet breaks away and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monet scores with a jab.
Darrow wants to clinch
and Monet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darrow thinking.
Monet throws a leg kick but Darrow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monet counters with a straight right hand.
Darrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Darrow.
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 Evan Darrow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Darrow blocks a head kick by Monet.
Darrow is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darrow is out of range.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Monet misses with a jab to the body
letting Darrow counter with a right hand.
Darrow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Darrow showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Darrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Monet wants to control but Darrow is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow passes to side control.
Darrow is staying tight to Monet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Monet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monet looking for a sweep but Darrow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Darrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darrow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Darrow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Monet has hold of Darrow's hands but Darrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monet tries to roll over but Darrow keeps him under control.
Darrow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Monet wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monet misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monet.
Darrow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
Monet misses with a straight left.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range.
Darrow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monet just manages to avoid it.
Darrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monet.
Monet blocks a low kick nicely.
Monet misses the shot to the body.
Darrow connects with a single shot there.
Monet works the jab nicely.
Darrow blocks a head kick by Monet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet lands a head shot.
Monet throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Darrow throws out a leg kick but Monet moves out of range and Darrow only half commits.
Darrow throws a leg kick
and Monet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darrow shoots in looking for a takedown but Monet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Darrow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darrow back to the cage. Monet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Monet misses its intended target.
Darrow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monet.
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow is looking to score with low kicks.
Monet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darrow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monet struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Darrow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Darrow prefers to stall for the moment though.
Monet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Monet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darrow in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monet trying to control but Darrow postures up.
Darrow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monet tries to get to full guard but Darrow has control of the leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Evan Darrow did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Monet is just out of range.
Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Evan Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. Darrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darrow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Boros Monet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darrow tries to clinch up.
Monet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet checks a low kick from Darrow.
Monet swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
That kick from Monet tenderised Darrow's leg. Darrow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monet throws an off balance right hand
and Darrow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Darrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monet lands a head kick. Darrow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Darrow.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monet moves away.
Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet misses the body punch
and Darrow counters with a right hand to the body.
Darrow slips under a jab from Monet.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monet moves out of range of the body kick.
Darrow scores with a leg kick.
Darrow blocks a head kick by Monet.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
Darrow moves into the clinch.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Monet tries to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling the position.
Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darrow has Monet pressed against the cage, preventing Monet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet is trying to push Darrow away but Darrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Monet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow keeps control of Monet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monet blocking some punches.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monet can't break the clinch.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monet can do to turn this around?
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monet scores with a decent looking hook.
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Darrow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Monet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range.
Darrow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monet.
Monet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrow manages to avoid it.
Monet misses with a head kick.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow had his way with Boros Monet in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Darrow.
A slow jab from Monet misses its intended target.
Darrow digs a good hook to Monet's body.
Darrow swings for the body but Monet moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monet! But no joy.
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow is looking to wear down Monet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darrow has managed to clinch.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Monet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Monet is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Monet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darrow forces Monet back against the cage and clinches.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow pushes Monet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monet managing to block the knees to the body from Darrow.
Darrow gets through Monet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monets head.
Darrow tries to work over Monet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monet is looking to break free of the clinch but Darrow has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monet is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Monet manages to break the clinch.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow moves in looking to clinch but Monet pushes him off.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monet throws out a loose jab but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow forces Monet back against the cage and clinches.
Monet is looking to break free of the clinch but Darrow has double underhooks.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Monet.
Monet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Darrow tries to clinch but Monet is having none of it.
Monet avoids the head kick by Darrow.
Evan Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Monet.
Darrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Darrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Monet misses the body punch
and Darrow counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Darrow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow is looking to slow Monet down with leg kicks.
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Monet.
Monet misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Monet.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Darrow jabs Monet right on the nose. Monet blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darrow, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Darrow!
Evan Darrow retains his lightweight title!
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FIGHT
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