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Skrap Fights 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 6147 p4p, 569 weight class) and John L Sullivan V (ranked 4220 p4p, 479 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John L Sullivan V was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aziz Kabulniyazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John L Sullivan V!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sullivan V misses.
Sullivan V moves out of range as Kabulniyazov strikes.
Sullivan V looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kabulniyazov misses with an uppercut. Sullivan V saw that one coming.
Kabulniyazov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Kabulniyazov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sullivan V if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Kabulniyazov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kabulniyazov avoids the body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kabulniyazov misses with a looping left.
Kabulniyazov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Jab by Sullivan V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov lands a nice uppercut.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kabulniyazov blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan V misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sullivan V throws a jab but it's blocked by Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Kabulniyazov takes one to the side of the head.
Sullivan V slips under a jab.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Sullivan V throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Sullivan V uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kabulniyazov checks a low kick from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V swings for the body but Kabulniyazov moves out of range.
Kabulniyazov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan V.
Nice straight punches there by Kabulniyazov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kabulniyazov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sullivan V.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kabulniyazov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kabulniyazov scores with a nice head shot.
Kabulniyazov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sullivan V's head.
Kabulniyazov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sullivan V misses with a body kick.
Kabulniyazov throws a leg kick
and Sullivan V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kabulniyazov staying out of range there.
Sullivan V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov connects with a leg kick. Sullivan V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kabulniyazov slips under a jab from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kabulniyazov cracks Sullivan V with a good jab.
Sullivan V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kabulniyazov counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan V misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan V lunges at Kabulniyazov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kabulniyazov's hand.
Kabulniyazov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan V lands with a shot to the body.
Kabulniyazov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Kabulniyazov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan V throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kabulniyazov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kabulniyazov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kabulniyazov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sullivan V closes the distance and pushes Kabulniyazov back into the ropes.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan V as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V tries to work over Kabulniyazov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kabulniyazov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan V swings wildly with an uppercut but Kabulniyazov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Sullivan V.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kabulniyazov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kabulniyazov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sullivan V just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kabulniyazov fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kabulniyazov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kabulniyazov up against the ropes.
Sullivan V is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John L Sullivan V will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
That kick from Kabulniyazov tenderised Sullivan V's leg. Sullivan V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kabulniyazov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sullivan V lands a left and a right that send Kabulniyazov crashing to the mat, dazed. Sullivan V thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kabulniyazov is rocked!
Kabulniyazov moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sullivan V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kabulniyazov moves away.
Kabulniyazov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabulniyazov throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan V ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kabulniyazov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan V throws a shot from downtown. Kabulniyazov moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan V misses with a right hand
and Kabulniyazov counters with a low kick, right behind Sullivan V 's knee.
Kabulniyazov checks a leg kick.
Kabulniyazov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kabulniyazov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a poor cross that misses
and Kabulniyazov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kabulniyazov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sullivan V to counter with a crisp jab.
Kabulniyazov instigates a clinch.
Sullivan V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Kabulniyazov lands with a right to the head.
Kabulniyazov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Kabulniyazov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Sullivan V blocks a body shot from Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V avoids a wild elbow strike from Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kabulniyazov gets control of Sullivan V's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kabulniyazov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan V trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kabulniyazov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Sullivan V would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sullivan V looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan V wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Sullivan V engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kabulniyazov looking for a guillotine here but Sullivan V defends easily.
Kabulniyazov is working an open guard so Sullivan V takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov lands a jab to Sullivan V's midsection.
A jab from Kabulniyazov misses.
Sullivan V digs a good body shot into Kabulniyazov's ribs.
Sullivan V fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kabulniyazov is out of range.
Sullivan V lands the left hand.
Kabulniyazov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sullivan V manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kabulniyazov cracks Sullivan V with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan V. Kabulniyazov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kabulniyazov lands a nice looking body kick.
Sullivan V scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kabulniyazov with a nice cross.
Sullivan V misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sullivan V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aziz Kabulniyazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan V misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kabulniyazov is looking to slow Sullivan V down with leg kicks.
Kabulniyazov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sullivan V misses.
Kabulniyazov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan V.
Sullivan V connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sullivan V throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan V swings for the body but Kabulniyazov moves out of range.
Kabulniyazov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kabulniyazov lands a jab to the nose.
Kabulniyazov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sullivan V should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John L Sullivan V will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sullivan V thuds a left hand into Kabulniyazov's body.
Sullivan V lands a jab to the nose.
Sullivan V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan Vs head.
Kabulniyazov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan V pushes Kabulniyazov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Kabulniyazov controls the action.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kabulniyazov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan V is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kabulniyazov is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V tries to stall but Kabulniyazov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kabulniyazov blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
John L Sullivan V seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sullivan V digs a right hand into Kabulniyazov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kabulniyazov's gas tank.
Kabulniyazov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kabulniyazov misses with an elbow strike.
Sullivan V stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kabulniyazov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kabulniyazov misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
Sullivan V lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V scores with a shot to the side of Kabulniyazov's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan V working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Sullivan V pushes Kabulniyazov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sullivan V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kabulniyazov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sullivan V lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aziz Kabulniyazov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sullivan V looking to slow down the pace here.
Sullivan V lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
Sullivan V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kabulniyazov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan V finds it's way round the side to connect with Kabulniyazov's head.
John L Sullivan V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sullivan V closes the distance and clinches.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov blocking some punches.
Kabulniyazov throws a head punch that misses.
Kabulniyazov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan V's elbow.
Sullivan V tries a body shot but Kabulniyazov blocks it.
Sullivan V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kabulniyazovs head.
Sullivan V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kabulniyazov moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan V.
It appears Kabulniyazov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kabulniyazov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sullivan V. Sullivan V obviously looking to wear him down.
Kabulniyazov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kabulniyazov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well,Kabulniyazov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kabulniyazov wants to clinch up but Sullivan V keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Sullivan V misses.
Sullivan V looks to land a left hand but Kabulniyazov moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan V misses with a looping left.
Sullivan V gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan V as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan V looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov lands a nice elbow.
Sullivan V is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Sullivan V.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan V.
A right hook to the body lands for Sullivan V.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan V.
A body shot lands from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan V scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
A hook to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sullivan V winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
John L Sullivan V wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liang Hanying (ranked 3987 p4p, 314 weight class) and Duane Whittman (ranked 4246 p4p, 330 weight class). Whittman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Best Day Ever-Mac Miller. Duane Whittman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liang Hanying!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duane Whittman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hanying throws a right hand that Whittman ducks under and follows up with a left that Whittman also avoids with ease.
Whittman throws a head kick but Hanying moves out of range.
Whittman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hanying on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanying instigates a clinch.
Hanying lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanying lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanying scores with a shoulder strike.
Whittman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hanying to keep the fight standing.
Whittman gets control of Hanying's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whittman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whittman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hanying doesn't defend quickly enough and Whittman has managed to lock this one up! Can Hanying escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Whittman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Duane Whittman!
Duane Whittman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This is dedicated to Mac Miller, RIP Brother...I will win a belt for you and shove it up everybody ass for good luck and some good ole fashion fun'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 4290 p4p, 441 weight class) and Alcibiades Cleinias (ranked 3799 p4p, 409 weight class). Cleinias has chosen Zorba The Greek as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alcibiades Cleinias is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Billy Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alcibiades Cleinias!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleinias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cubbedge stuffs the takedown.
Cleinias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cubbedge s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cleinias takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cubbedge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cleinias misses with a series of wild punches.
Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown.
Cleinias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cubbedge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cleinias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cubbedge is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleinias pushes Cubbedge off and gets back to his feet.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cubbedge thumps Cleinias with a low kick.
Cubbedge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cleinias.
Cubbedge clinches with his opponent.
Cleinias is trying to break free.
Cleinias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Cubbedge 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cubbedge prevents Cleinias from breaking the clinch.
Cleinias tries to break the clinch but Cubbedge is controlling the position.
Cleinias has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cubbedge has Cleinias pressed against the ropes, preventing Cleinias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias tries to circle away but Cubbedge has him pinned against the ropes.
Cubbedge has Cleinias pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Cleinias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cleinias can't break the clinch.
Cleinias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cleinias tries to break free but Cubbedge pushes him back against the ropes.
Cleinias can't break the clinch.
Cleinias is looking to break free of the clinch but Cubbedge has double underhooks.
Cleinias working hard to break the clinch.
Cleinias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cubbedge wants the takedown. Cleinias is fighting it off but Cubbedge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cleinias's guard against the ropes.
Cleinias wants to stand and escape but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is working Cleinias over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cleinias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cubbedge . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cleinias is looking to stand up but Cubbedge isn't so interested in that idea.
Cleinias is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cleinias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cubbedge is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cleinias lands with a right hand.
Cleinias swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a takedown but Cleinias is quick to defend against it.
Cubbedge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleinias.
Cleinias misses with a jab to the body
and Cubbedge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleinias!
Cleinias is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Cubbedge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cubbedge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cubbedge prevents Cleinias from escaping the position.
Cubbedge scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleinias is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cubbedge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cubbedge working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cleinias takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cleinias being controlled for a moment.
Cubbedge prevents Cleinias from escaping the position.
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 Billy Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cubbedge shoots in and gets a takedown into Cleinias's guard.
Cubbedge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cleinias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cubbedge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleinias manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cleinias shoots in looking for a takedown. Cubbedge tries to sprawl out of it but Cleinias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cubbedge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cleinias missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking body kick.
Cubbedge misses with a body kick.
Cleinias throws a right hand that misses
so Cubbedge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cleinias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cleinias being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubbedge prevents Cleinias from getting back to his feet.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cubbedge is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cleinias avoids the head kick by Cubbedge .
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge controlling the position.
Cubbedge lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge controlling the position from side mount.
Cleinias pushes Cubbedge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cubbedge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cleinias takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cubbedge prevents Cleinias from escaping the position.
Cubbedge working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cleinias tries to escape but Cubbedge is in control.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleinias can do to turn this around?
Cleinias tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cleinias is trying to stand up.
Cubbedge with shots to the head and body - Cleinias looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cubbedge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cleinias's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cubbedge is landing with some decent strikes but Cleinias is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cubbedge with the ground and pound from mount.
Cubbedge won't let Cleinias get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands with some strikes.
Cleinias tries to buck Cubbedge off but he can't manage it.
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now.
Billy Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleinias is trying to stand.
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cleinias is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cleinias can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cubbedge looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cleinias misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcibiades Cleinias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cleinias misses with a body punch
and Cubbedge counters with a takedown into side control.
Cubbedge controlling from side mount.
Cleinias bucks up and tries to throw Cubbedge off but instead Cubbedge has got his back!
Cubbedge connects with a big shot to the side of Cleinias's head.
Cubbedge 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.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet.
Cleinias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleinias is trying to remain composed but Cubbedge is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cubbedge controls the position.
Cubbedge is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cubbedge gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cubbedge gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cubbedge apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cubbedge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cleinias throws out the jab.
Billy Cubbedge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cleinias shoots in for a takedown but Cubbedge shows good takedown defense.
Cleinias lands a jab to Cubbedge 's midsection.
Cleinias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cleinias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleinias. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleinias with a poor takedown
and Cubbedge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cubbedge .
Cleinias has momentary wrist control but Cubbedge slips an elbow through the middle.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge lands a couple of elbows.
Cubbedge pushing down on Cleinias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cleinias is trying to stand up here but Cubbedge is controlling him well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cleinias looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cubbedge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cleinias looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura here.
Cleinias is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cleinias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cubbedge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubbedge .
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet but Cubbedge drags him back down.
Cubbedge remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cubbedge lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cleinias down.
Cubbedge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cleinias to see if he's OK.
Alcibiades Cleinias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cubbedge working the ground and pound.
Cleinias throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Cleinias is trying to get back to his feet.
Cubbedge scoring with punches from side control.
Cleinias bucks up and tries to throw Cubbedge off but instead Cubbedge has got his back!
Cubbedge looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet.
Cubbedge lands shots from the back.
Billy Cubbedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cleinias is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cubbedge , 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge !
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge !
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge !
Billy Cubbedge wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keke Mountain (ranked 3604 p4p, 433 weight class) and Harvey Dent (ranked 4782 p4p, 508 weight class). Harvey Dent told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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214 lbs
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218 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Dent!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mountain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mountain dives in for a single leg takedown but Dent sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Mountain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Mountain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dent but Dent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mountain shoots for a double leg takedown but Dent sprawls well. He's pushed Mountain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dent slaps away a takedown attempt from Mountain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mountain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dent misses with a two punch combination.
Mountain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dent avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Dent misses.
Mountain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mountain shoots in and gets a takedown into Dent's guard.
Mountain tries to free his leg and advance position but Dent is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent wants to get back to his feet but Mountain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mountain throws a strike but Dent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dent won't allow Mountain to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dent gets to his feet - Mountain follows without any prompting.
Mountain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dent defends it nicely.
Dent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mountain.
Mountain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dent pinned against the ropes. Dent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dent is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dent thumps Mountain with a low kick.
Dent stuffs the takedown.
Dent throws a leg kick but Mountain checks it.
Mountain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dent defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dent counters with a series of strikes. Mountain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dent tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain tries for a takedown but Dent circles away easily
and Dent counters with a nice body shot.
Mountain fails with the takedown.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mountain is defended easily by Dent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dent. That's going to slow Mountain down.
Keke Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dent stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent misses with a wild combination.
Mountain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dent's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dent is looking to get back to is feet but Mountain passes into side control.
Mountain tries to move to mount but Dent blocks the move with his legs.
Dent regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Dent dominated that round.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mountain.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mountain checks a leg kick.
Dent fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dent's waist but Dent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mountain off to one side.
Dent looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dent tries to avoid it but Mountain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dent to the ground. Dent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dent swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Mountain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent misses with a low kick.
Mountain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dent manages to circle out of the way.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dent.
Dent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dent wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mountain.
Dent wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent is trying to get back to half guard.
Dent is pushing Mountain's head away, looking to escape. Mountain manages to hold on to the position though.
Dent gets back to half guard.
Dent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Dent tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dent shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dent wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dent as Mountain shoots in.
Dent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mountain dives in for a single leg takedown but Dent sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Dent feints a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mountain.
Mountain sets himself, and Dent steps forward looking for the clinch! Mountain avoids it this time.
Mountain fails to land the takedown.
Dent pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mountain is out of range and Dent settles back down.
Mountain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dent sprawls and moves away.
Mountain shoots in but Dent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Keke Mountain has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mountain or perhaps it was just good defense by Dent, which made it look bad.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt.
Mountain scores with a takedown into Dent's guard.
Mountain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dent is keeping the position for now.
Dent looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent wriggles free and stands up.
Mountain checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mountain or perhaps it was just good defense by Dent, which made it look bad.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dent as he avoids it easily.
Dent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dent lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mountain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mountain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dent misses with a hook.
Keke Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dent defends it nicely.
Dent lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mountain goes for a double leg but Dent avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dent continues to drive forward.
Dent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mountain.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dent but Dent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Dent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keke Mountain'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dent slaps away a takedown attempt from Mountain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dent throws a counter combo.
Dent wants to slow Mountain down by chopping away at his legs.
Mountain attempts a counter takedown but Dent avoids it well and moves away.
Dent tries to score with a low kick but Mountain moves his leg out of the way.
Dent slaps away a takedown attempt from Mountain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dent throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mountain or perhaps it was just good defense by Dent, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Mountain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountain shoots in looking for a takedown but Dent manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mountain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dent fails to land with a series of punches.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Dent. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mountain with a poor takedown
and Dent counters with a crisp one two that drops Mountain! Dent thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mountain to his feet! Mountain is in big trouble!
Mountain is rocked!
Dent leaves Mountain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Mountain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dent misses with a double jab.
Mountain seems to have got his legs back now.
Dent looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Dent throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain goes for a double leg but Dent avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dent continues to drive forward.
Dent throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mountain defending well as Dent loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain shoots in looking for a takedown but Dent manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mountain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mountain shoots for a double leg takedown but Dent sprawls well. He's pushed Mountain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dent misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mountain tries for a takedown but Dent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dent unleashes a big counter combination but Mountain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mountain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keke Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dent.
Dent looking to score a takedown here. Mountain is defending well but Dent drives through and ends up in Mountain's guard.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Mountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mountain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dent controls the pace.
Mountain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent stays in close to Mountain's body and controls the position.
Dent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dent stands up from Mountain's guard - Dent perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dent is looking to slow Mountain down with leg kicks.
Dent scoring well with a low kick there.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Dent dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
Dent misses with a double jab.
Dent misses with a body shot.
Dent scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent lands a left and a right that send Mountain crashing to the mat, dazed. Dent thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mountain slips a jab and a cross from Dent.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Dent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Dent has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dent manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Dent fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mountain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dent circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
Harvey Dent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Dent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dent has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Harvey Dent!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Harvey Dent!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Harvey Dent!
Harvey Dent wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Harvey Dent thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubble Butt (ranked 2710 p4p, 295 weight class) and Henry Harryson (ranked 23292 p4p, 527 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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270 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubble Butt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Harryson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harryson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butt counters by clinching up.
Butt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Butt on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harryson.
Harryson is looking to break free of the clinch but Butt has double underhooks.
Harryson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butt.
Harryson takes a shot to the head.
Butt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butt.
A head punch on the inside from Butt fails to land.
Butt gets through Harryson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butt scores with a shoulder strike.
Butt lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Butt.
Butt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harryson backwards.
Butt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harryson backwards.
Harryson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Harryson to his knees! Butt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubble Butt!
Bubble Butt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No Way (ranked 1346 p4p, 164 weight class) and Luther Anderson (ranked 2803 p4p, 316 weight class). No Way has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, No Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luther Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Way tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Way tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Way rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson clinches up with Way and pushes him back against the ropes.
Way is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Way is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson pushes Way back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson presses Way against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Way or not.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Way.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson cracks Way with a nice body shot.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Way has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Way's ribcage. Way let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Way backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Way is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Way with a nice body shot.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Way working hard to break the clinch.
Way is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the ropes.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Way's head.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson is leaning against Way and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Way backwards.
Anderson presses Way against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson gets through Way's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Way is rocked!
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Way is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Way backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Way or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Way back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson keeps control of Way as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Way misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Way misses.
Way seems to have got his legs back now.
Way fails in his attempt to clinch.
Way seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Way lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Anderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Way wants to break free but Anderson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Way backwards.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Luther Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Way's head.
Anderson is working Way over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Way's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Way backwards.
Anderson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Way's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Way drops to his knees and Anderson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts Jr (ranked 3743 p4p, 446 weight class) and Urban Urbansson (ranked 1547 p4p, 235 weight class). Urbansson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Änglar - Raubtier. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Batts Jr!
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, Urban Urbansson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Urbansson cracks Batts Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Batts Jr thuds his right hand into Urbansson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Batts Jr.
Urbansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batts Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batts Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urbansson.
Batts Jr thumps Urbansson with a low kick.
Batts Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batts Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Batts Jr misses.
Batts Jr staying out of range there.
Batts Jr is looking to counter punch.
Batts Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Urbansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batts Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Urbansson off balance momentarily.
Batts Jr missing with a left hand there. Urbansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batts Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Urbansson off balance momentarily.
Billy Batts Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urbansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batts Jr.
Batts Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot lands for Urbansson.
Urbansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urbansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batts Jr.
Urbansson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Batts Jr sprawling to the canvas. Urbansson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Batts Jr hang on?
Batts Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Urbansson sits in half guard.
Oh Batts Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Batts Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urbansson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Batts Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Batts Jr tries to lock up and control but Urbansson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urbansson unloads with some shots from mount but Batts Jr bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Urbansson lands a big shot there that rocks Batts Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Urbansson controlling from the full mount.
Urbansson avoids the attempt from Batts Jr to control.
Urbansson misses with a head shot.
Batts Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Urbansson working Batts Jr over with strikes here.
Batts Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Urbansson has a good base and remains in mount.
Urbansson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Batts Jr wants to control but Urbansson is having none of it.
Urbansson breaks from Batts Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Urbansson.
Batts Jr wants to hold on but Urbansson pushes him away.
Batts Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Urbansson lands a nice shot to the head.
Batts Jr regains half guard.
Batts Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Urbansson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Urbansson.
Urbansson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batts Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urbansson winds up and cracks Batts Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Batts Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Urbansson is working away from the top position though.
Batts Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urbansson throwing shots but Batts Jr is blocking nicely.
Urbansson is trying to control. Batts Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Urbansson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batts Jr's head.
Urbansson is thwarting Batts Jr's attempts to control the position.
Batts Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Urbansson.
Urbansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batts Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Urbansson is proving a slippery customer.
Batts Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urban Urbansson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Batts Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urbansson moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urbansson! But no joy.
Batts Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Batts Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Urbansson moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Urbansson.
Urbansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urbansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urbansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batts Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Urbansson on the inside.
Batts Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Urbansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urbansson scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Batts Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urbansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batts Jr backwards.
Urbansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batts Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Urbansson.
Urbansson tries to throw a body punch but Batts Jr avoids it by throwing Urbansson back against the ropes.
Batts Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Urbansson throws a head punch that misses.
Batts Jr misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batts Jr misses with a body punch.
Batts Jr blocks a body shot from Urbansson.
Batts Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urbansson is trying to stall.
Batts Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urbansson.
Urbansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Urbansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urbansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Urbansson.
Batts Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urbansson lands an uppercut.
Batts Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urbansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batts Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urbansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batts Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Urbansson controls his hands.
Urbansson taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urbansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urbansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Urbansson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urbansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urbansson blocks a body shot from Batts Jr.
A hook to the body from Urbansson.
Urbansson effectively controlling the action here.
Urbansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urbansson tries to work over Batts Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urbansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urbansson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batts Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Urbansson can turn it around.
Urbansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batts Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Batts Jr working aggressively here.
Urbansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batts Jr backwards.
Urbansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Urbansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Batts Jr.
A hook to the body from Urbansson.
Urbansson controlling the action here for a moment.
Urbansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Batts Jr tries to throw a body punch but Urbansson avoids it by throwing Batts Jr back against the ropes.
Batts Jr misses with a body punch.
Urban Urbansson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batts Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urbansson blocks a body shot from Batts Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batts Jr.
Batts Jr misses with a body punch.
Urbansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Batts Jr gets an underhook and turns Urbansson into the ropes.
Batts Jr misses with the head strike.
Urbansson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Batts Jr is keeping busy.
Urbansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Batts Jr controls his hands.
Urbansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urbansson tries to work over Batts Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batts Jr misses with the head strike.
Batts Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Batts Jr blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batts Jr as Urbansson tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Batts Jr tries a body shot but Urbansson blocks it.
Batts Jr gets through Urbansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batts Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batts Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Urbansson's shoulder, as Urbansson tries to avoid the shot.
Batts Jr misses with a low kick as Urbansson jumps back.
Batts Jr ducks straight into an uppercut from Urbansson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Batts Jr manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Urbansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batts Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urbansson wants to pass the guard but Batts Jr is keeping the position.
Batts Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Urbansson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Batts Jr's body to avoid the submission. Batts Jr has instead reached around Urbansson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Batts Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Batts Jr!
After winning the bout, Billy Batts Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Urban Urbansson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 2294 p4p, 213 weight class) and Walton Mack (ranked 3308 p4p, 277 weight class). Brown 's entrance music is Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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146 lbs
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150 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Brown !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walton Mack!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mack's hands.
Brown scores with a hook.
Mack shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Mack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown lands with a hook. Mack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mack tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mack.
Mack shoots in and bounces Brown off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
My spies in The Salvatore School for the Gifted inform me that Mack has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mack throws a sloppy strike and Brown has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mack is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Brown !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
An out of breath Antonio Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Mullin (ranked 1680 p4p, 202 weight class) and Dean Pritchard (ranked 1574 p4p, 188 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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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herbert Mullin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mullin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pritchard misses with a body kick.
Pritchard tries to land a body kick
and Mullin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mullin misses the jab.
Dean Pritchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Pritchard.
Mullin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mullin misses with an uppercut.
Mullin moves out of range as Pritchard throws a body kick.
Pritchard ducks under a wild hook from Mullin.
Mullin scores with a punch to the head.
Pritchard defending well as Mullin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mullin. Pritchard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pritchard misses with a looping right.
Mullin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pritchard scores with a push kick.
Mullin throws a poor cross that misses
and Pritchard counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pritchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullin throwing a counter right hand but Pritchard manages to avoid it.
Mullin lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard swings for the body but Mullin moves out of range.
A big left from Mullin misses.
Mullin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pritchard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mullin throws a looping overhand right but Pritchard ducks down to avoid it.
Mullin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mullin lands an overhand right.
Mullin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mullin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pritchard connects with an inside leg kick.
Pritchard moves away from the strike by Mullin.
Mullin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pritchard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mullin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pritchard misses with a low kick as Mullin jumps back.
Mullin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mullin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pritchard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mullin if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin blocks a head kick by Pritchard.
An attempted straight right counter from Mullin misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Mullin.
Mullin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mullin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pritchard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pritchard misses with a head kick.
Pritchard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mullins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pritchard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mullin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pritchard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pritchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullin.
Mullin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mullin misses with a body shot.
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullin misses with a double jab.
Pritchard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mullin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pritchard. Mullin shrugs it off though.
Mullin scores with a one two! Pritchard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pritchard pushes Mullin away with a front kick.
Pritchard misses with the body kick
and Mullin counters with a two punch combo.
Pritchard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mullin if he has to take too many more of those.
Mullin throws a shot from downtown. Pritchard moves away and avoids it.
Pritchard misses with a low kick.
Mullin scores with the left hand. Pritchard knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pritchard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Mullin as he connects with a hook.
Pritchard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pritchard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mullin scores with the left hand. Pritchard knows he should have avoided that one.
Mullin swings for the body but Pritchard moves out of range.
Mullin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pritchard.
Pritchard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pritchard moves away.
Pritchard moves out of range of the strikes.
Mullin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mullin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pritchard.
Mullin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mullin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pritchard.
Pritchard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pritchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullin.
Mullin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pritchard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pritchard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mullin misses with a double jab.
Pritchard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pritchard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mullin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Pritchard.
Mullin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pritchard.
Mullin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pritchard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pritchard slips a jab from Mullin.
A big left from Mullin misses.
A leg kick checked by Mullin.
Pritchard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pritchard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mullin fails to land with a series of punches.
Mullin avoids a kick to the body.
Pritchard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard slips a straight right by Mullin.
Mullin throws a big shot that misses.
Mullin swings for the body but Pritchard moves out of range.
Mullin connects with the punch.
Mullin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Mullin.
Mullin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pritchard can do to turn this around?
Mullin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mullin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pritchard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mullin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pritchard looks to land a left hand but Mullin moved out of range nicely.
Mullin throws a good cross that connects.
Pritchard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pritchard pushes Mullin away with a front kick.
Mullin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pritchard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Pritchard.
Pritchard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard connects with a crisp jab.
Mullin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick from Pritchard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pritchard throws a body kick that misses
and Mullin counters with a nice body shot.
Mullin misses with an uppercut
and Pritchard counters with a leg kick.
Mullin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mullin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pritchard moves away.
Pritchard throws a body kick that misses
letting Mullin counter with a right hand.
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pritchard feints and then cracks Mullin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mullin down.
Mullin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mullin takes a swing at Pritchard's ribcage but misses.
Pritchard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pritchard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pritchard on the side of the head.
Herbert Mullin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mullin. Beautiful body shot.
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
Pritchard tries to land a body kick
and Mullin counters with a straight right hand.
Pritchard throws a front kick that sends Mullin stumbling back into the ropes.
Mullin blocks a head kick by Pritchard.
Mullin stalks Pritchard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pritchard's face. Pritchard staggers backwards, shaken.
Pritchard throws a front kick that sends Mullin stumbling back into the ropes.
Mullin lands a slapping body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pritchard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mullin has got the better of the exchanges.
Mullin misses with a lunging right hand
and Pritchard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pritchard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mullin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pritchard misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mullin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pritchard.
Pritchard looks to land a body kick but Mullin moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pritchard.
Pritchard connects with a solid leg kick.
Pritchard feints and then cracks Mullin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mullin down.
Pritchard throws a front kick aimed at Mullin's knee but Mullin avoids it well.
Mullin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Mullin.
Mullin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pritchard misses with a low kick.
Mullin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A combination from Mullin does no damage.
Pritchard throws a leg kick
and Mullin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mullin throws a nice looking combination but Pritchard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullin scores with a punch to the head.
Mullin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pritchard tried to score with a low kick but Mullin checks it.
Mullin misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pritchard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mullin finds it's way round the side to connect with Pritchard's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pritchard.
Pritchard throws a body kick that misses.
Mullin misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Mullin misses its intended target.
Mullin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mullin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pritchard manages to avoid it.
Mullin scores with a three punch combo!
Mullin throws out a loose jab but Pritchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard is looking to score with low kicks.
As Pritchard looks to move away, Mullin throws a big counter combo but Pritchard just gets out of the way.
Mullin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pritchard doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pritchard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mullin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mullin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pritchard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mullin throws a shot to the body.
Pritchard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pritchard.
Mullin scores with a nice head shot.
Mullin moves out of range of the leg kick from Pritchard.
Pritchard ducks right into an uppercut from Mullin.
Pritchard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pritchard scores with a nice body kick.
Pritchard connects with a leg kick. Mullin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pritchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullin throwing a counter right hand but Pritchard manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pritchard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pritchard slips under a jab.
Pritchard digs a good hook to Mullin's body.
Mullin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pritchard circles away quickly and effectively.
Pritchard connects with a right hand. Mullin shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pritchard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mullin's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mullin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pritchard is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullin misses with a hook.
Mullin avoids the head kick by Pritchard.
Pritchard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mullin catches Pritchard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pritchard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pritchard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mullin lands a slapping body shot.
Pritchard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pritchard connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mullin. Those never looked like landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pritchard.
Pritchard looks to land a body kick but Mullin moved away.
Mullin is looking to counter punch.
Pritchard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mullin manages to avoid it.
Pritchard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mullin's calf.
Mullin feints a jab promting Pritchard to slip. Mullin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pritchard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pritchard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mullins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mullin misses with an uppercut.
Pritchard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mullin punishes Pritchard's body with a nice straight punch.
Mullin moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Pritchard misses
and Mullin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mullin dips to his left and cracks Pritchard with an uppercut!
Pritchard throws a head kick but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pritchard misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pritchard tries a head kick but it misses.
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mullin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pritchard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mullin. That did some damage!
Pritchard throws a body kick that misses
and Mullin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dean Pritchard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pritchard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pritchard slips a jab and a cross from Mullin.
A jab lands there for Mullin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pritchard cracks Mullin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pritchard takes one on the button.
Pritchard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Herbert Mullin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pritchard throws a leg kick but Mullin moved away.
Mullin throwing a counter right hand but Pritchard manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Mullin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mullin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Herbert Mullin!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Herbert Mullin!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Herbert Mullin!
Herbert Mullin wins by unanimous decision!
Herbert Mullin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Welter Weight (ranked 306 p4p, 40 weight class) and Matt Askren (ranked 1121 p4p, 139 weight class). Matt Askren told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren misses with a hook
and Weight counters with a stiff right hand.
Askren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weight's waist but Weight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Askren off to one side.
Askren slips a jab from Weight.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
We've been told by Weight's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Weight.
Weight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Askren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Askren is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Weight can't fight it off and eventually Askren manages to take the fight to the floor. Weight looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren distracts Weight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Weight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Weight!
Askren controlling the position.
Askren wants to sweep here but Weight controlling him for the moment.
Askren is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Weight is looking to stand up but Askren won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weight's guard.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askren on the ground.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Askren throws an elbow but Weight slips to the side and avoids it well.
Weight dodges the ground and pound from Askren.
Askren in side control, throwing shots but Weight defends.
Askren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Askren misses with the ground and pound.
Askren controls the position from side control.
Weight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Askren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren is staying tight to Weight's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Askren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Askren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Weight down.
Askren working the body and head with strikes.
Weight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weight tries to get out of the position.
Askren advances nicely into full mount.
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Weight hang on?
Weight wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Askren landing strikes from the mount and Weight is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren 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.
Askren looks for a takedown but Weight sprawls well.
Donk. Askren catches Weight right on the button with a cross.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Askren.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Weight pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Weight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren shoots in but Weight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren avoids the body shot from Weight.
Askren slips a straight right by Weight.
Weight misses with a body punch
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Askren 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.
Askren thows a huge punch but Weight dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matt Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weight is not content to let Askren control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Weight taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Weight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Weight's temple.
Askren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Askren wants to control but Weight is keeping him busy.
Askren thows a huge punch but Weight dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Weight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Weight has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Askren wants to take a breather but Weight is having none of it.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Weight throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weight.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Askren misses
and Weight counters with a nice uppercut.
Askren tries to clinch there but Weight circles away.
Askren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weight's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren is trying to control. Weight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weight wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Weight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Weight's hands, connecting with Weight's forehead.
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.
Askren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Askren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.
Weight is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren thows a huge punch but Weight dodges it nicely.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is trying to control. Weight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Askren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Askren connects with a jab.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Weight misses with a double jab
so Askren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren trying to control but Weight is working from the bottom.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Welter Weight is winning the standup battle so far.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Weight misses.
Askren connects with a jab.
Weight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Askren defending well as Weight loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Askren finds it's way through Weight's defenses.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Askren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
Welter Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Askren.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Weight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Askren lands a really nice looking cross but Weight seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Weight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren 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.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren working Weight over with strikes.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weight defending well though.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Askren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weight looks a forlorn figure.
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Weight hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Askren with a couple of short strikes.
Weight is rocked!
Askren with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Weight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Askren lands a big shot there that rocks Weight but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Askren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren with good strikes from the mount here!
Askren wants to control the pace but Weight is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weight staying out of range there.
Weight throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Weight seems to have got his legs back now.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Askren scores with a hook to the body. Weight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weight pinned against the ropes. Weight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Nice straight punches there by Askren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Askren.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight misses with a straight right.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
Weight missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matt Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Welter Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
Askren moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
Askren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weight did well to prevent Askren getting side control.
Askren trying to control the pace.
Weight trying to control but Askren postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the pace.
Welter Weight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weight is trying to stand back up but Askren is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weight misses with a looping right.
Askren rushes Weight and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight wants to break free but Askren has control.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Welter Weight.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Matt Askren wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Askren is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Matt Askren was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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