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Honour FC 9: Bad Intentions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark Kent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rampage Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice shoots in for a double leg but Kent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kent tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Slice counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kent!
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.
Slice lands a big elbow.
Kent is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slice looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent is looking to get to half guard.
Kent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slice is landing with some decent strikes but Kent is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kent should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kent is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Slice! That's really hurt Kent and he's turned his back - Slice keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Slice jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rampage Slice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Manfredo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ware is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Put on. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Manfredo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware throws a jab when Manfredo Jr was well out of range.
Ware tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Ware throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ware shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manfredo Jr pinned against the cage. Manfredo Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ware moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ware throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ware pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manfredo Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manfredo Jr dodges the punch combination from Ware.
Ware scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manfredo Jr lands a head shot.
Ware misses with a takedown attempt - Manfredo Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Ware.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware fails to land the takedown.
Peter Manfredo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demarcus Ware.
Ware goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice cross by Manfredo Jr.
Manfredo Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ware tries to clinch but Manfredo Jr is having none of it.
Ware doesn't manage to clinch there - Manfredo Jr circles away.
Ware takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ware shoots for a takedown but Manfredo Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ware misses with a few strikes there.
Manfredo Jr connects with a right hand. Ware shakes it off.
Manfredo Jr looks to land a combination. Ware sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Demarcus Ware has been cut.
Demarcus Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ware takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manfredo Jr scores with a hook.
Manfredo Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manfredo Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Ware.
Ware looks to land a left hand but Manfredo Jr moved out of range nicely.
Oooh a lovely combination from Manfredo Jr sends Ware down but not out. Manfredo Jr dives into side control looking to finish.
Ware looks gassed!
Ware is looking for a sweep.
Manfredo Jr decides to stand back up. Manfredo Jr steps back and let's Ware get back to his feet.
Ware tries to clinch but Manfredo Jr moves out of range.
Manfredo Jr jabs Ware right on the nose. Ware blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manfredo Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Ware takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Demarcus Ware's cut even more.
Manfredo Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Ware misses.
Manfredo Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick by Ware misses
and Manfredo Jr counters with a series of strikes. Ware will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ware is rocked!
Manfredo Jr lands with a right that hurts Ware. Ware looks to clinch but Manfredo Jr throws a short knee that drops Ware. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Peter Manfredo Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen Lithium-Nirvana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Evans!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
France closes the distance and clinches.
France pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from France.
France will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and France counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans is looking for a triangle but France pushes his legs off easily.
Evans wants to stand but France is controlling the position.
France has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, France has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Evans is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! France has his hands clasped together but Evans extends an breaks France's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Evans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Forrest Evans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Cleagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter the Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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221 lbs
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Cleagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter the Adonis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Adonis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cleagen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
the Adonis trying to control the action but Cleagen is working from the bottom.
Cleagen manages to work his way to half guard, despite the Adonis's best efforts.
the Adonis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cleagen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cleagen looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleagen, not yet.
the Adonis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cleagen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cleagen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the Adonis looks gassed!
Cleagen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cleagen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cleagen connects with a nice short shot to the Adonis's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleagen lands with a punch from half guard.
Cleagen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
the Adonis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cleagen.
Cleagen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
the Adonis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the Adonis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cleagen wants to pass to mount but the Adonis is defending the position.
Cleagen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cleagen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
the Adonis trying to control from the bottom.
Cleagen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cleagen lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the Adonis taking some punishment here, with Cleagen in his half guard.
Cleagen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
the Adonis is trying to maintain the position but Cleagen is very close to passing his half guard.
the Adonis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cleagen scores with a couple of nice shots.
the Adonis pushes Cleagen off looking to stand but Cleagen dives back in and keeps control.
Cleagen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cleagen slips a nice elbow through the Adonis's hands, connecting with the Adonis's forehead.
the Adonis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cleagen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cleagen is landing with some decent strikes but the Adonis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Adonis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cleagen has a good base and remains in mount.
the Adonis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cleagen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cleagen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
the Adonis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cleagen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
the Adonis is looking to improve his position but Cleagen isn't that keen on the idea.
the Adonis regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleagen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
the Adonis tries to roll over but Cleagen keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Cleagen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if the Adonis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleagen looks to land a strike but the Adonis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
the Adonis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
the Adonis looking for a guillotine here but Cleagen defends easily.
the Adonis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Cleagen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cleagen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cleagen wants it to stay on the feet.
Cleagen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. the Adonis is trying to defend but Cleagen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cleagen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cleagen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cleagen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
the Adonis taking some punishment here, with Cleagen in his half guard.
the Adonis is looking to get back to full guard here but Cleagen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cleagen is landing with some decent strikes but the Adonis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
the Adonis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleagen with the ground and pound from mount.
the Adonis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
the Adonis really wants to buck Cleagen off and get back to his feet.
the Adonis flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
the Adonis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cleagen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cleagen punishing his opponent with strikes.
the Adonis tries to hold on but Cleagen pushes him away.
Cleagen lands a heavy elbow.
the Adonis taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Cleagen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
the Adonis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cleagen. What's that going to do exactly?
Cleagen with shots to the head and body - the Adonis looks very uncomfortable down there.
the Adonis is looking to improve his position but Cleagen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cleagen with a couple of short strikes.
the Adonis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cleagen with a couple of short strikes.
Cleagen prevents the Adonis from getting the reversal.
Cleagen is landing with some decent strikes but the Adonis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Adonis tries to hold on but Cleagen pushes him away.
Cleagen unloading with bombs!
the Adonis wants to control but Cleagen is having none of it.
the Adonis gets back to half guard.
the Adonis trying to control from the bottom.
the Adonis actively working from the bottom here.
the Adonis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cleagen.
Cleagen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cleagen trying to pass the guard but the Adonis defending well.
the Adonis is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cleagen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cleagen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed the Adonis's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cleagen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
the Adonis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cleagen counters with a takedown into side control.
the Adonis is looking to reverse the position.
Cleagen cracks the Adonis with a big elbow.
the Adonis holding on.
the Adonis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Cleagen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cleagen has his takedown stuffed
and the Adonis counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandor Cleagen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the Adonis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cleagen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in the Adonis's guard now.
Sandor Cleagen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleagen landing with the ground and pound.
the Adonis looking for a sweep. Not yet the Adonis, not yet.
the Adonis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cleagen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
the Adonis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cleagen.
Cleagen connects with a couple of short punches.
the Adonis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cleagen defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cleagen wants to pass the guard but the Adonis is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Adonis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
the Adonis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cleagen's guard.
the Adonis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleagen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the Adonis stopping the sweep attempt from Cleagen.
Cleagen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cleagen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. the Adonis manages to get himself to full guard.
Cleagen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Adonis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleagen is one step ahead there.
Cleagen postures up and lands a big shot to the Adonis's brow.
Cleagen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cleagen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cleagen lands a couple of digs.
Cleagen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
the Adonis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cleagen scores with a takedown into the Adonis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Adonis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cleagen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
the Adonis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cleagen defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleagen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cleagen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cleagen wants to pass the guard but the Adonis is keeping the position.
the Adonis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cleagen's guard.
Cleagen has a closed guard, preventing the Adonis from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
the Adonis won't allow Cleagen to sweep him here.
the Adonis looking to sit in guard and control but Cleagen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cleagen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
the Adonis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cleagen.
Peter the Adonis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandor Cleagen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cleagen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Cleagen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cleagen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Cleagen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera shoots in and bounces Penn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivera defends well.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rivera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rivera is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Penn seems content to control.
Penn trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Rivera is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn works his way into full mount!
Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rivera is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rivera and Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Penn is breathing heavily.
Rivera is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Rivera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rivera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's back!
Penn breaks Rivera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penn wants to hold on but Rivera pushes him away.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Penn tries to hold on but Rivera postures up.
Rivera has hold of Penn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Penn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rivera prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivera avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Rivera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rivera tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Rivera is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Penn is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Penn flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rivera anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Penn and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rivera slips an arm under Penn chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rivera has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rivera is squeezing on Penn like an anaconda would it's prey. Penn fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Rivera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Souza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Taio Cruz - Dynamite. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maia is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Maia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Souza kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza stands up and waves to Maia to follow him.
Maia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souza trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souza, into his guard.
Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maia slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Maia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia wants to stand up but Souza has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Maia wanted to stand there but Souza had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza 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.
Souza thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Souza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maia's half guard.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maia defending well though.
Souza prevents Maia from improving his position.
Souza moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is chipping away with strikes.
Souza has an Americana. Maia didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Souza is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Souza hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ronaldo Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Vegas by MNEMIC. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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209 lbs
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vegas, who protects the arm well.
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas is looking for a sweep.
Junior in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vegas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYs3wtIMRqY. Mendez has chosen Lord Est- Keho on mun temppeli as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Lang tests Mendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendez momentarily.
Mendez is looking to clinch.
Lang lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mendez off his feet! Mendez tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Lang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled -All I do is win. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gump!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Rock!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump.
Rock has closed the distance and engaged Gump in a clinch.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gump blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock prevents Gump from breaking the clinch.
Gump has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
Rock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gump.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.
Rock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Gump is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock has double underhooks.
Gump can't break the clinch.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gump is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gump takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Gump prevents a takedown attempt there.
Forrest Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Rock.
Rock with a knee to the head.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
Gump throws a big shot that misses.
Rock shoots in and bounces Gump off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock throwing strikes from guard but Gump blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gump looking for a sweep. Not yet Gump, not yet.
Rock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gump throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Gump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock clinches up with Gump and pushes him back against the cage.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gump is trying to break free.
Gump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gump throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Gump looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock clinches with his opponent.
Rock lands a nice knee to the body.
Gump tries to break free but Rock pushes him back against the cage.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Gump pushes him off.
Gump throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gump moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gump throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gump lands a right hook to the body.
Rock looks gassed!
Gump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
Gump throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock has time to react.
Gump looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Gump looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Gump missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gump slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gump takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Rock lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Gump connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gump throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Gump lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gump scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gump misses the target.
Rock slips a straight right by Gump.
Gump is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gump blocks a head kick by Rock.
Rock wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
Gump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gump digs a good body shot into Rock's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rock tries to clinch there but Gump circles away.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Rock tries to clinch but Gump moves out of range.
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 Forrest Gump will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Gump misses its intended target.
Gump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Rock both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Gump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock scores with a jab.
Gump cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gump getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Gump.
A slow jab from Gump misses its intended target.
Gump listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gump lands a jab.
Gump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forrest Gump is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Gump.
Gump misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump misses with a looping right.
Rock closes the distance and pushes Gump back into the cage.
Rock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock tries to clinch but Gump moves out of range.
Rock instigates a clinch.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gump avoids the head kick by Rock.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Gump lands a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Rock.
Gump thuds a left hand into Rock's body.
Gump lands a body shot.
Gump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gump lands with a good body shot.
Tommy Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Gump.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to clinch but Gump is having none of it.
Gump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock thows a body shot but no joy.
Gump lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gump throws out the jab.
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gump cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Gump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rock duly obliges.
Gump moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gump moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gump throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock dodges the punch combination from Gump.
Forrest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock drives through and clinches with Gump against the cage.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gump throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gump bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gump cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Gump.
Good standup being displayed there by Gump as he connects with a hook.
Gump throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Rock.
Gump scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Rock forces Gump back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Rock takes a swing at Gump's ribcage but misses.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Gump connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rock has Gump up against the cage in a clinch.
Gump breaks from the clinch.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
Rock is looking to clinch but Gump is avoiding it.
Rock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock walks into a stiff left hand from Gump.
Gump throws a combination. Rock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gump keeps the fight on the outside.
Gump looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock drops his hands momentarily and Gump takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Gump dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gump lands with an uppercut that bounces Rock off the cage and back into rage.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gump with a hook.
Gump misses the jab.
Gump throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock moves into the clinch.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Gump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock working Gump over with knees to the body.
Gump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gump's efforts to push away.
Rock lands an elbow that stopped Gump in his tracks for a moment.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock keeps control of Gump as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gump swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gump just misses with a punch to the body.
Gump is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gump darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock forces Gump back against the cage and clinches.
Gump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gump in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gump looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gump working hard to break the clinch.
Rock has Gump pressed against the cage, preventing Gump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Gump tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Gump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock avoids the body shot from Gump.
Gump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Gump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gump connects with a looping right hand.
Gump shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rock scores a nice knee to the body.
Rock has Gump pressed against the cage, preventing Gump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rock.
Gump blocks the elbow strike.
Rock missing with knees to the body.
Gump tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Gump can't break the clinch.
Gump working hard to break the clinch.
Gump is trying to break free.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock is working for takedown but Gump is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tommy Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gump can't break the clinch.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gump lands with a nice body punch.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gump.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Gump's defenses.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Gump.
Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock dodges the punch combination from Gump.
Rock has Gump up against the cage in a clinch.
Gump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rock looking to throw knees to the head but Gump is blocking nicely.
Rock has Gump pressed against the cage, preventing Gump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock manages to break the clinch.
Gump connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock. Rock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Gump lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though.
Gump throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gump manages to break the clinch.
Gump connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock's hands.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Gump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a few strikes there.
Gump smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rock wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
Gump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gump throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Gump cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gump with a nice cross.
Gump lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock lands a good knee to the midsection. Gump won't want to take too many of those.
Gump prevents a body shot from Rock.
Gump has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
Gump is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gump prevents it.
Rock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Rock really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump.
Gump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock slips a jab from Gump.
Rock tries to clinch but Gump moves out of range.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gump lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gump.
Rock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gump catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gump jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Gump.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gump.
Gump throws a big shot that misses.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Gump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump scores with a shot to the body.
Rock defending well as Gump loads up on a big left hand.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Rock drives through and clinches with Gump against the cage.
Gump tries to break free but Rock pushes him back against the cage.
Gump looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
Gump wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rock missing with knees to the body.
Gump blocks an uppercut.
Gump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gump jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gump lands with an overhand left.
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Gump.
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock wants to clinch.
Gump keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gump to score with a decent uppercut.
Gump takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Gump throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rock moves into the clinch.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Gump misses its intended target.
Rock avoids the body shot from Gump.
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Gump is trying to break free.
Rock landing knees to the body.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gump keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Gump pushes him off.
Gump connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gump throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Gump misses with a looping right.
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gump, pushing him back against the cage.
Gump can't break the clinch.
Rock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gump lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gump wants to break free but Rock has control.
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rock tries to clinch but Gump is having none of it.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.
Rock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gump is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock has double underhooks.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gump.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock moves out of range as Gump strikes.
Gump throws a good cross that connects.
Gump throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Gump moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rock has managed to clinch.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gump takes one to the chin there.
Gump misses the jab.
Gump lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock drives through and clinches with Gump against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rock.
Gump has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Rock.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gump.
Gump throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Gump manages to break the clinch.
Rock forces Gump back against the cage and clinches.
Rock has Gump pressed against the cage, preventing Gump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gump misses the target.
Rock blocks a jab.
Gump misses with a hook.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock pushes Gump up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock scores a nice knee to the body.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump.
Gump throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Gump had his way with Tommy Rock in that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gump keeps the fight on the outside.
Gump loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock defending well as Gump loads up on a big left hand.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Gump throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gump, pushing him back against the cage.
Gump has had enough of the clinch but Rock keeps him there for the moment.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock tries to clinch there but Gump circles away.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gump's efforts to push away.
Gump wants to break free but Rock has control.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gump is defending well for now.
Gump tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rock tries for a takedown but Gump manages to get underhooks.
Rock manages to break the clinch.
Gump lands a lovely overhand right.
Gump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gump lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
Gump scores with a three punch combo!
Gump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gump throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump scores with a nice strike.
Gump lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
A combination from Gump does no damage.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Gump jabs at Rock's body.
Gump looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gump slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Gump misses with a double jab
and Rock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rock works on Gump's body with a couple of short punches.
Gump wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gump wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock misses with a head kick.
Gump lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Gump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gump breaks from the clinch.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock. Rock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gump throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gump swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock moves into the clinch.
Gump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Gump.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rock moves into range and clinches up with Gump.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Gump.
Some wild striking there from Rock.
Rock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gump stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gump lands a jab to the head.
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock cracks Gump with a nice body shot.
Rock prevents Gump from breaking the clinch.
Gump prevents the takedown attempt.
Gump blocks an elbow strike from Rock.
Gump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rock with a knee to the head.
Rock missing with knees to the body.
Rock pushes off an throws an elbow but Gump leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Forrest Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Rock.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gump's brow.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gump's efforts to push away.
Gump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock keeps control of Gump as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Gump tries to break free but Rock pushes him back against the cage.
Gump tries to break free but Rock pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rock.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gump lands a body shot.
Gump throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock needs to keep his hands up - Gump had a free shot at his head there.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gump.
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.
Rock tries to clinch but Gump moves out of range.
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gump breaks from the clinch.
Gump misses with a straight right.
Rock has Gump up against the cage in a clinch.
Gump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock instigates a clinch.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Gump coming out on top.
Gump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Gump misses with an uppercut.
Rock wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
Rock walks into a jab.
Tommy Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Rock is looking to slow Gump down with leg kicks.
Rock is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Forrest Gump.
I think Gump has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Gump!
Forrest Gump is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Cabrera (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Farley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farley tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farley throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Cabrera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cabrera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cabrera throws a lazy body kick
and Farley counters with a series of strikes. Cabrera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Farley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Farley avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Farley ducks down to avoid it.
Farley throws a combination. Cabrera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farley works over Cabrera's head and body with a nice combination.
Farley lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera cracks the inside of Farley's front leg.
Farley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Farley is out of range.
Farley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Farley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cabrera tries to lock up and control but Farley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cabrera is trying to stand up.
Cabrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cabrera?
Farley has hold of Cabrera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cabrera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farley working for a guillotine from mount but Cabrera is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to lock up and control but Farley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Farley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cabrera is looking to escape.
Farley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Farley tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Farley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Farley working Cabrera over with strikes here.
Farley 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.
Farley jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cabrera is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cabrera and Farley has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Farley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabrera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farley is breathing heavily.
Cabrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farley throws a strike aimed at the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cabrera is looking to regain half guard here but Farley keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Cabrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabrera is not content to let Farley control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farley is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabrera is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Farley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Farley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Cabrera misses
and Farley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cabrera!
Farley wants to control the pace but Cabrera is squirming around nicely.
Farley raining down shots from the mount!
Farley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Farley prevents Cabrera from getting the reversal.
Cabrera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Farley.
Cabrera wants to control but Farley is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Farley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Farley looking to control but Cabrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farley lands a big elbow.
Cabrera blocking the ground and pound.
Farley looking to secure an arm triangle but Cabrera defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farley tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away.
Cabrera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Farley trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Farley is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farley is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farley working over Cabrera with some ground and pound. Cabrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farley prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Cabrera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Farley's head to control him but Farley postures up.
Farley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Farley wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Farley eventually gives up the hold.
Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Farley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cabrera misses with a shot to the body
enabling Farley to counter with a crisp jab.
Farley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
I wouldn't like to be where Cabrera is right now.
Cabrera prevents Farley from improving position.
Farley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.
Farley tries for a kimura but Cabrera is defending well.
Farley trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera struggling a bit here.
Cabrera gets back to half guard.
Farley is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farley wants to pass to mount but Cabrera is defending the position.
Cabrera keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.
Farley prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Farley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Farley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farley wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is defending well.
Farley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Farley looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farley.
Alejandro Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farley moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Alejandro Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farley lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Farley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Farley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cabrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabrera tries to land a body kick
and Farley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farley lands a two punch combo.
Farley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farley sizes up Cabrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farley scores with a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Farley content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Farley clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Farley scores with a nice right hand.
Cabrera throws and low kick but Farley moves out of range easily.
Farley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Farley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Farley avoids it.
Farley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Farley moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Farley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley lands a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Farley.
Cabrera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Farley wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy.
Chuck Farley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farley controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Farley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Farley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Cabrera wants to control but Farley postures up.
Farley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabrera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cabrera manages to get back to half guard.
Farley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cabrera trying to control here.
It looks like Farley is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farley is thwarting Cabrera's attempts to control the position.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Farley keeps him under control.
Farley is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Farley misses with a takedown attempt - Cabrera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farley lands with a hook. Cabrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Farley had his way with Alejandro Cabrera in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Farley moves out of range of the body kick.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
Chuck Farley is winning the standup battle so far.
Farley works over Cabrera's head and body with a nice combination.
Farley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chuck Farley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabrera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there
and Farley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Farley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabrera sprawls well. Cabrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farley gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farley.
Farley tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Farley lands a two punch combo.
Cabrera tries to land a front kick but Farley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Farley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cabrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Farley lands a body shot.
Farley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Farley lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Farley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera thumps Farley with a low kick.
Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Farley avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cabrera!
Cabrera throws a jab when Farley was well out of range.
Cabrera slips a jab and a cross from Farley.
Farley scores with a one two! Cabrera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Farley slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Farley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Cabrera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Farley moves out of range as Cabrera throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farley slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Farley avoids it.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Farley digs a good body shot into Cabrera's ribs.
Farley scores with a body shot.
Farley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farley.
Farley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabrera backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Farley is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
Farley is really struggling to control Cabrera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cabrera is looking to control Farley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted?
Cabrera is staying active underneath Farley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Farley's head to control him but Farley postures up.
Farley is trying to control. Cabrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Farley.
Alejandro Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cabrera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farley throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Farley checks a leg kick.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabrera looks for the body kick but Farley saw that one coming.
Chuck Farley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabrera tries to work over Farley's front leg with a kick but Farley checks it.
Farley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crunch! Cabrera slams his shin into Farley's torso.
Farley checks a low kick from Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to de liver by Farley. Beautiful body shot.
Cabrera misses with a body punch
and Farley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Farley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Farley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cabrera - the referee stops the clock and Farley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cabrera. Farley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Farley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Farley!
Chuck Farley retains his middleweight title!
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