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Honour FC 17: Invicible PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georeg Spartica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georeg Spartica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Faber!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber has a takedown stuffed.
Spartica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spartica lands a shoulder strike.
Spartica throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartica.
Spartica lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spartica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spartica gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Faber.
A short right from Spartica on the inside.
Spartica misses with some punches.
Spartica throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fabers head.
A short right from Spartica.
Spartica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spartica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spartica lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Spartica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faber looking for a takedown.
Georeg Spartica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Faber.
Spartica lands with a left to the head.
Faber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartica misses with the head strike.
Spartica prevents the takedown attempt.
Spartica misses with the head strike.
Spartica misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartica is stalling here.
Spartica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spartica misses with some punches.
Faber tries for a takedown but Spartica manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartica.
Spartica lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spartica is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spartica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spartica prevents it.
Spartica throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartica effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartica.
Spartica lands with a right to the head.
Faber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spartica prevents it.
Faber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spartica prevents it.
Faber looks gassed!
Spartica lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartica throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Faber missing with knees to the body.
Faber takes a shot to the head.
Spartica lands with a short shot to the head.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spartica.
Spartica lands with a right to the head.
Spartica pushes Faber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartica.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spartica.
Spartica misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spartica gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Faber fails to pull guard.
Faber is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Faber takes a shot to the head.
Spartica lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Spartica on the inside.
Spartica lands with a light punch inside.
Spartica lands a shoulder strike.
Spartica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Spartica has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spartica pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spartica misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spartica.
Faber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spartica prevents it.
Faber is trying to maintain a safe position but Spartica gets an underhook and turns Faber into the cage.
Spartica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faber takes a shot to the head.
Spartica gets underhooks to prevent Faber's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartica.
Spartica stalling against the cage.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartica scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Spartica.
Spartica scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spartica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spartica scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spartica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber takes a shot to the head.
Spartica scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartica lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Spartica lands a shoulder strike.
Spartica lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Spartica on the inside.
A short right from Spartica on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Spartica scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faber is working for takedown but Spartica is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spartica lands an uppercut.
Spartica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartica.
A short right from Spartica.
Spartica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spartica pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spartica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spartica moves into range and clinches up with Faber.
Spartica scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
Spartica lands a nice uppercut.
Spartica lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georeg Spartica dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spartica darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartica.
Still in the clinch, Spartica scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spartica lands a right hand.
Spartica misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spartica just leaning against Faber, taking a breather.
Faber blocking some punches.
Faber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spartica fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spartica throws a one two combo.
Faber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Faber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spartica was covering up waiting for the punch and Faber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Faber trying to control but Spartica is working from the bottom.
Faber has gone for a leg lock! Spartica slips out almost immediately though and dives into Faber's guard.
Faber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is looking to sweep but instead, Spartica has passed into half guard.
Faber trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Spartica passes into side control, despite Faber's attempt to control the position.
Faber looking for a sweep but Spartica has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Spartica looking to control but Faber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spartica controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Spartica prevents Faber from improving his position.
Spartica stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spartica fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faber, pushing him back against the cage.
Spartica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spartica scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faber tries to pull guard but Spartica won't allow it.
Spartica working aggressively here.
Spartica lands a left hand.
Spartica throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fabers head.
A short right from Spartica on the inside.
A short right from Spartica on the inside.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Spartica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spartica pulls his leg out and moves away.
Georeg Spartica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Faber.
Spartica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spartica closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spartica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georeg Spartica dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Faber misses with a double jab.
Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Spartica circles away.
Faber tries to keep at a distance but Spartica has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spartica avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartica working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartica.
Spartica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Spartica has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
A short uppercut from Spartica.
Spartica throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faber.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartica.
Faber can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartica.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faber.
Faber pulls guard successfully.
Faber wants to stand and escape but Spartica is having none of it.
Faber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber 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.
Faber working a defensive guard but Spartica passes into half guard.
Faber wants to control but Spartica is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Georeg Spartica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Faber wants to control but Spartica passes into side.
Spartica avoids the strikes from the bottom by Faber.
Faber tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Spartica misses.
Faber swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartica.
Faber throws a right and a left that Spartica avoids nicely.
A combination from Faber does no damage.
Spartica stuffs the takedown attempt from Faber. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
Georeg Spartica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Faber.
Spartica fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faber, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber goes for a takedown attempt but Spartica pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spartica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spartica lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faber has Spartica pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spartica manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Faber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spartica just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spartica pushes Faber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faber takes a shot to the head.
Spartica lands a nice uppercut.
Spartica scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spartica just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Spartica.
Faber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spartica just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spartica lands with a right to the head.
Faber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spartica is keeping busy.
Spartica scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spartica lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber takes a shot to the head.
Spartica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartica avoiding damage as Faber throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georeg Spartica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spartica, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georeg Spartica!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Uzumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uzumaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Tommi Uzumaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Uzumaki flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Uzumaki is out cold! Wallace holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Wallace!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Moralez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moralez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Stonebreaker" by Corrosion Of Conformity. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Moralez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moralez throws a right hand that Burger ducks under and follows up with a left that Burger also avoids with ease.
Burger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moralez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burger counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Moralez.
Burger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moralez misses with a series of wild punches.
Moralez looks gassed!
Burger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moralez.
Burger looks to land a combination but Moralez avoids it well.
Moralez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Burger both land. Nice combination.
Moralez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moralez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moralez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moralez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moralez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moralez loses concentration momentarily and Burger pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Moralez crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Burger finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Burger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and arnold kilbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, arnold kilbot!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Michaels.
It looks like arnold kilbot has been cut.
Michaels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping kilbot at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels cracks kilbot with a left hook right on the temple and kilbot goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Michaels lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully kilbot is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Michaels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madness Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Madness Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machine avoids it really well and circles away.
Swagger looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.
Swagger misses with a hook. Machine ducked under it nicely.
Machine stuffs the takedown attempt from Swagger. Swagger gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine shoots for a double leg takedown but Swagger sprawls well. He's pushed Machine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swagger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine lands a jab.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine moves out of range as Swagger strikes.
Donk. Machine catches Swagger right on the button with a cross.
Swagger tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily
and Machine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Swagger's guard now.
Madness Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Swagger.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swagger is keeping the position for now.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Swagger has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Swagger has wrist control.
Machine thows a big elbow that misses.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machine lands a couple of digs.
Machine trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom.
Machine prevents Swagger from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swagger stuffs the takedown.
Swagger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machine counters with a one-two to the body.
Swagger lands with a good body shot.
Swagger throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swagger.
Machine slips under a jab from Swagger.
Swagger cracks a nice hook into Machine's ribs.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swagger is fending him off so far but Machine persists. Nope, Swagger circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine avoids the body shot from Swagger.
Swagger misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Swagger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Swagger as Machine shoots in.
Swagger throws out a loose jab but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swagger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
Swagger throws a looping overhand right but Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Swagger.
Machine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Swagger. That snapped Machine's head back.
Bob Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger throws a sloppy body shot
and Machine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Swagger's guard now.
Machine 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.
Swagger pushes Machine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swagger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a body punch
and Machine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swagger's guard.
Swagger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Swagger stands up from half guard.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swagger.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Swagger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swagger works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Machine avoids the body shot from Swagger.
Swagger swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machine.
Swagger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Check out the look on Machine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is looking to reverse the position.
Machine fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Machine lands a few punches from side control.
Swagger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ground and pound from Machine seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Machine crashes against the mat.
Swagger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swagger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swagger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Swagger misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Swagger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Swagger tries to sprawl out of it but Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swagger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swagger misses with a hook.
Machine staying out of range there.
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machine defending well as Swagger loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Swagger.
Machine fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swagger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machine somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madness Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machine avoids the body shot from Swagger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Swagger which made him look bad.
Machine gets a takedown into half guard.
Swagger gets back to full guard.
Swagger pulls Machine in close to prevent any damage.
Machine postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine preventing the sweep.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Swagger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Swagger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Swagger lands with a nice combination. Machine backs away looking to recover.
Swagger fails with the takedown
and Machine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swagger's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Swagger has wrist control.
Swagger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Swagger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madness Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Swagger has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good shot there by Swagger.
A jab from Swagger misses.
A swing and a miss from Swagger.
Nice defenses there by Machine.
Swagger lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
Madness Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swagger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swagger missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swagger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
Swagger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger connects with the punch.
Swagger misses with a combination
and Machine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Swagger's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swagger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machine manages to get himself to full guard.
Swagger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swagger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine 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.
A close second round but Bob Swagger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swagger slips a jab from Machine.
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swagger throws a lazy right hand but Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Swagger lands a really nice looking cross but Machine seems unphased.
Swagger just misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger scores with a decent looking hook.
Swagger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machine.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob Swagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine slips under a jab from Swagger.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a body shot.
Swagger throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madness Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swagger misses the shot to the body.
Machine lands an overhand right.
Swagger misses with a looping left.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swagger misses with a hook. Machine ducked under it nicely.
Swagger tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily
and Machine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swagger won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine working the ground and pound from side control.
Machine is working Swagger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Swagger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Swagger is looking to reverse the position.
Swagger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Machine connects with a decent elbow.
Machine working the ground and pound but Swagger is defending the strikes.
Machine trying to control the position but Swagger is working away.
Swagger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Machine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machine tries to get out of the position.
Machine is looking to improve his position.
Swagger wants to stand up but Machine has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machine.
Machine shoots in for a double leg but Swagger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swagger misses with a looping left.
A big right from Swagger misses.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Machine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swagger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machine works over Swagger with some ground and pound from guard.
Machine won't allow Swagger to get back to his feet.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swagger wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine wants to control from the top but Swagger keeps moving.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab by Swagger.
Swagger scores with a hook to the body. Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machine staying out of range there.
Swagger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swagger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Swagger shows good takedown defense.
Swagger thows a body shot but no joy.
Madness Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Swagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swagger tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily
and Machine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swagger won't be happy with that.
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 Madness Machine.
I think Swagger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Swagger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYs3wtIMRqY. James Lang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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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
8 - 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Mason!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Rex Mason has been cut.
James Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason stops Lang from getting back to his feet.
Mason is working for a kimura but Lang is defending it quite comfortably.
Lang tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lang sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is trying to stand.
Lang pushes Mason off and gets back to his feet.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Lang tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
A big right from Lang misses.
Mason looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lang!
Mason fails to advance to Lang's back.
Mason goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lang turns into him and now he's in Mason's guard.
Lang preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lang defends well.
Mason looks gassed!
Lang wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lang controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lang passes into side control.
Mason tries to buck Lang off but Lang is having none of it.
Mason struggling a bit here.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lang decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rex Mason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Lang lands a big right hand that sends Mason crashing to the mat! Lang stays standing though and waves Mason back to his feet!
Mason is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Mason hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Lang!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thomas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thomas Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Thomas Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Black goes down! Can Johnson finish him!?
Black is rocked!
It looks like Mike Thomas Black has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black is breathing heavily.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson gets to his feet. Black looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looks up at the clock. Bad move! Johnson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Black. Johnson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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218 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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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
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chaz Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior.
A jab-cross combination lands for Michaels and sends Junior crashing to the mat! Michaels follows him down to the mat - Junior regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Thiago Junior has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Junior is rocked!
Michaels is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michaels to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Michaels is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Michaels is going to stand back up.
Michaels working Junior over with strikes.
Michaels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Junior is in trouble now - Michaels has advanced to mount!
Michaels landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Michaels there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Junior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thiago Junior's cut is getting worse.
Michaels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Michaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Michaels is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Junior has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Junior is trying desperately to improve position.
Michaels is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Junior can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Michaels looks gassed!
Michaels dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels cracks Junior with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Michaels working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Junior has passed into half guard!
Michaels actively working from the bottom here.
Michaels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Michaels wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Michaels is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michaels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Junior stands and throws Michaels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Junior drags him back down.
Michaels is trying to improve his position.
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michaels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Junior's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Michaels rushes Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Michaels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michaels closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Michaels lands in his opponent's guard.
Michaels preventing the sweep.
Michaels stands and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Michaels is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thiago Junior's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Junior!
Michaels has control of Junior's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Junior regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chaz Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
Michaels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Michaels gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Michaels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Michaels with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michaels pulls his head out easily.
Michaels is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Junior!
Junior working to try and regain half guard.
Michaels lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Junior hang on?
Michaels has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junior's face.
Michaels is landing with some decent strikes but Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Junior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michaels scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
Michaels throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Junior has his hands clasped together but Michaels breaks the hold and Junior is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Michaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chaz Michaels! Chaz Michaels retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Manfredo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 cm
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184 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
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, Peter Manfredo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manfredo Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Dean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dean looking to sit in guard and control but Manfredo Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manfredo Jr is looking to stand up but Dean won't let him.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Manfredo Jr manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is trying to maintain the position but Manfredo Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Dean is trying to stand up here but Manfredo Jr is controlling him well.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean shoots for a takedown but Manfredo Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfredo Jr throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease.
Manfredo Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Peter Manfredo Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manfredo Jr misses the shot to the body.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manfredo Jr. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manfredo Jr moves away from the strike by Dean.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dean.
Sloppy strikes there by Dean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean throwing strikes but Manfredo Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Manfredo Jr is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Manfredo Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manfredo Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manfredo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean blocks a jab.
A shot to de liver by Manfredo Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Manfredo Jr tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Dean staying out of range there.
Manfredo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfredo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Manfredo Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dean moves away from the strike by Manfredo Jr.
Dean shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manfredo Jr throws a series of punches but Dean moves out of range.
Manfredo Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Boston Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Manfredo Jr moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfredo Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manfredo Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Manfredo Jr misses with a hook. Dean ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfredo Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dean misses.
Dean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manfredo Jr is fending him off so far but Dean persists. Nope, Manfredo Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfredo Jr's waist but Manfredo Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side.
Manfredo Jr throws a right and a left that Dean avoids nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Dean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dean is defended easily by Manfredo Jr.
Manfredo Jr throws a combination that misses
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Manfredo Jr backing up. Manfredo Jr nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Manfredo Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
Manfredo Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dean counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manfredo Jr's guard now.
Dean throws a strike but Manfredo Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Manfredo Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manfredo Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dean is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manfredo Jr won't allow Dean to get back to his feet.
Dean wants to sweep here but Manfredo Jr controlling him for the moment.
Manfredo Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Dean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean trying to control but Manfredo Jr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manfredo Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Manfredo Jr's guard.
Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dean looking to pass the guard.
Dean throws a strike but Manfredo Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dean has a closed guard, preventing Manfredo Jr from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean wants to stand up but Manfredo Jr is controlling him.
Manfredo Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Manfredo Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manfredo Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manfredo Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean 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.
Manfredo Jr throws a combination that misses
and Dean counters with a takedown into side control.
Dean throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Manfredo Jr works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Manfredo Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control but Manfredo Jr is working from the bottom.
Manfredo Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
Manfredo Jr keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manfredo Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dean throws and elbow that misses. Manfredo Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dean's guard. Nice move by Manfredo Jr!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manfredo Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean wriggles free and stands up.
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manfredo Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manfredo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manfredo Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean had his way with Peter Manfredo Jr in 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. This is the final round!
Manfredo Jr takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
Manfredo Jr is looking to clinch.
Manfredo Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manfredo Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dean.
Manfredo Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dean.
Dean throws a strike but Manfredo Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Dean pulls Manfredo Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Manfredo Jr wanted to stand there but Dean had control of the position.
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.
Dean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfredo Jr is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manfredo Jr is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manfredo Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manfredo Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Manfredo Jr as Dean shoots in.
Manfredo Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dean rather than just go for the knockout.
Manfredo Jr misses with a double jab
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Manfredo Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Peter Manfredo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean throws a strike but Manfredo Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Manfredo Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dean is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dean 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!
Boston Dean retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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