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HFC 18 - Rodrigues x Slingin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Vargas (ranked 3358 p4p, 414 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 3335 p4p, 410 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vargas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to a warrior's call. Randleman has chosen Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Vargas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randleman throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Randleman thuds a left hand into Vargas's body.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range.
Vargas lands a really nice looking cross but Randleman seems unphased.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randleman throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Randleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randleman catches Vargas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randleman circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Randleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vargas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randleman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Randleman lands a two punch combo.
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Vargas sizes up Randleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Randleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Vargas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Randleman ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
Randleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randleman! But no joy.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Vargas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vargas sets himself, and Randleman steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Randleman.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randleman takes one on the button.
Randleman lands with a good body shot.
Vargas lands a nice hook to Randleman's body. Randleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Randleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas scores with a jab. Randleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Randleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
Randleman staying out of range there.
Randleman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vargas rather than just go for the knockout.
Randleman throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randleman throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Randleman connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas scores with a nice strike.
Vargas throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Randleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Randleman clinches with his opponent.
Vargas swings wildly with an uppercut but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vargas lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Randleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vargas doesn't seem phased though.
Randleman tries to clinch up but Vargas circles away and keeps his distance.
Vargas misses the jab.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Randleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Randleman throws a shot from downtown. Vargas moves away and avoids it.
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Vargas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Randleman momentarily.
Randleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Randleman throws out a powerful jab.
Vargas throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randleman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vargas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Randleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 Sergio Vargas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Randleman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Randleman moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Vargas throws a hook but Randleman avoids it easily.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Randleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body.
Randleman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vargas is rocked!
Sergio Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas walks straight into a right hand from Randleman - that's dropped him! Randleman jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vargas from any more punishment! Vargas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Bob (ranked 2072 p4p, 275 weight class) and Panca Pandu (ranked 24878 p4p, 694 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panca Pandu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pandu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pandu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Pandu thinks about the counter body kick.
Bob has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pandu backwards.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Bob's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandu.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandu backwards.
Bob working aggressively here.
Pandu blocking some punches.
Pandu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bob has Pandu pressed against the cage, preventing Pandu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pandu backwards.
Bob working aggressively here.
Bob prevents Pandu from breaking the clinch.
Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pandu has had enough of the clinch but Bob keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Bob.
Pandu gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob scores with a shot to the side of Pandu's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pandu backwards.
Pandu working hard to break the clinch.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pandu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandu.
Pandu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bob.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandu.
Pandu takes a shot to the head.
Pandu has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Bob managing to block the knees to the body from Pandu.
Bob lands with a left to the head.
Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pandu backwards.
Pandu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob gets through Pandu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob lands an uppercut.
Pandu is rocked!
Bob gets through Pandu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandu is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Bob lands a big right hand that drops Pandu! The killer instinct kicks in and Bob finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bob!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Bob!
Our winner, Scooter Bob, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chael Bisping (ranked 2258 p4p, 127 weight class) and Hale Stenburg (ranked 2735 p4p, 145 weight class). Bisping kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kasabian - Underdog. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hale Stenburg!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenburg has closed the distance and engaged Bisping in a clinch.
Stenburg is leaning against Bisping and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stenburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stenburg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bisping up against the cage.
Stenburg lands a left hand.
Bisping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bisping slips a jab and a cross from Stenburg.
Stenburg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bisping gets tackled into the cage by Stenburg. Stenburg maintains the clinch.
Bisping prevents a body shot from Stenburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenburg controlling the action here for a moment.
Stenburg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bisping just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stenburg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bisping to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenburg avoiding damage.
Stenburg pulls guard.
Bisping stands up and waves to Stenburg to follow him.
Stenburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bisping.
Stenburg takes one on the button.
Bisping closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stenburg.
Stenburg misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stenburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bisping tries to break the clinch but Stenburg is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Bisping is trying to break the clinch but Stenburg has him pressed against the cage.
Stenburg avoiding damage.
Stenburg slowing the pace effectively.
Stenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Stenburg lands a shoulder strike.
Bisping tries to break free but Stenburg pushes him back against the cage.
Stenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenburg gets a clinch.
Stenburg scores with a shot to the side of Bisping's head.
Stenburg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hale Stenburg.
Stenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenburg takes the fight into the clinch.
Bisping wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stenburg jumps guard but Bisping stands there with Stenburg around his waist. Stenburg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bisping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenburg walks into a left hand.
Bisping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenburg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stenburg blocks a leg kick.
Stenburg takes the fight into the clinch.
Stenburg slowing the pace effectively.
Stenburg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stenburg is leaning against Bisping and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to break free but Stenburg pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stenburg.
Bisping tries to break free but Stenburg pushes him back against the cage.
Bisping is trying to force a seperation but Stenburg has the dominant position.
Bisping is trying to break free.
Stenburg lands with a left to the head.
Stenburg tries to work over Bisping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenburg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenburg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenburg scores with a shot to the side of Bisping's head.
Stenburg is working Bisping over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Stenburg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stenburg has managed to clinch.
Stenburg is pushing Bisping up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stenburg has Bisping pushed against the cage.
Stenburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hale Stenburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stenburg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stenburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenburg has Bisping pressed against the cage, preventing Bisping from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stenburg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stenburg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping tries to break the clinch but Stenburg is controlling the position.
Stenburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Stenburg tries a body shot but Bisping blocks it.
Stenburg tries to pull guard but Bisping won't allow it.
Stenburg fails to pull guard.
Stenburg effectively controlling the action here.
Stenburg is trying to pull guard but Bisping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hale Stenburg.
Bisping looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stenburg breaks the clinch.
Stenburg is looking to clinch but Bisping is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bisping manages to avoid it.
Bisping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bisping wants to clinch up but Stenburg keeps it at a distance.
Stenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bisping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stenburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stenburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenburg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stenburg closes the distance and pushes Bisping back into the cage.
Stenburg lands a right hand.
Stenburg presses Bisping against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenburg jumps guard and drags Bisping to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bisping stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bisping with that takedown attempt.
Stenburg tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
Stenburg darts in and clinches Bisping up against the cage.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch but Stenburg keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Stenburg.
A short right from Stenburg on the inside.
Stenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenburg pulls Bisping into guard.
Stenburg wriggles free and stands up.
Bisping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenburg jumps into guard, dragging Bisping to the mat.
Bisping stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hale Stenburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Bisping.
Stenburg lands a nice looking body shot.
Bisping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Bisping. Beautiful body shot.
Stenburg tries to clinch up but Bisping circles away and keeps his distance.
Stenburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bisping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Stenburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch combination from Stenburg misses.
Bisping scores with a one two! Stenburg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Hale Stenburg has been cut.
Stenburg swings for the body but Bisping moves out of range.
Stenburg wants to clinch up but Bisping keeps it at a distance.
Stenburg leaves Bisping with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bisping sets himself, and Stenburg steps forward looking for the clinch! Bisping avoids it this time.
Bisping tries to bum rush Stenburg with a series of wild strikes but Stenburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bisping shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stenburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bisping throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenburg.
Bisping closes the distance and clinches up with Stenburg, looking for a takedown. Bisping pushes Stenburg against the cage but Stenburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bisping. Stenburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bisping connects with a right hand. Stenburg shakes it off.
Bisping keeps the fight on the outside.
Bisping throws out a loose jab but Stenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenburg tries to bum rush Bisping with a series of wild strikes but Bisping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Bisping swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Bisping scores with a four punch combination!
Chael Bisping is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenburg moves into the clinch.
Stenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bisping lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stenburg circles away quickly and effectively.
Bisping is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stenburg clinches up against the cage.
Stenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stenburg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chael Bisping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is trying to break the clinch but Stenburg is controlling him.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stenburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenburg leaning against his opponent.
Stenburg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Stenburg.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stenburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenburg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bisping or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenburg lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Chael Bisping has been cut.
Stenburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bisping.
Stenburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenburg keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Bisping's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bisping is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bisping wants to get back to striking at distance but Stenburg won't allow it.
Stenburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bisping's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stenburg keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenburg breaks from the clinch.
Stenburg throws a series of punches but Bisping avoids them all with ease.
Stenburg tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
Bisping misses the shot to the body.
Bisping throws a big shot that misses.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stenburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hale Stenburg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bisping swings widly with a right hand
and Stenburg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stenburg has Bisping pushed against the cage.
Stenburg jumps guard and drags Bisping to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bisping in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hale Stenburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenburg 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hale Stenburg!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hale Stenburg made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between GP Life (ranked 1316 p4p, 181 weight class) and Anthony Rodgers (ranked 2125 p4p, 287 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, GP Life!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Life moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Life on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Life bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodgers's head backwards.
No joy there for Rodgers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Life.
Rodgers lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Life.
Rodgers swinging wildly here.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Life counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Life's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Life misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Life. Beautiful body shot.
Rodgers moves out of range as Life strikes.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Life ducks under and follows up with a left that Life also avoids with ease.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Life bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Life moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Life throws out the jab.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick
and Life counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Life.
Rodgers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Life misses the target.
Rodgers misses with a double jab
and Life cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Life throws a big shot that misses.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Life misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Life as he connects with a hook.
Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Life points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rodgers wakes up just in time to hear Life thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). GP Life!
GP Life 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 1483 p4p, 187 weight class) and Henry Wang (ranked 2743 p4p, 333 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Wang!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels shoots in and gets a takedown into Wang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Wang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Michaels 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michaels controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michaels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michaels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Michaels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels is in close to Wang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Wang keeping full guard, as Michaels tries to pass.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Michaels.
Wang parries the strikes from Michaels easily there. Michaels is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wang to escape.
Wang taking a bit of punishment here - Michaels scoring with strikes.
Wang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Michaels working the ground and pound.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
A big shot lands for Michaels! That's hurt Wang! Will he recover? Michaels fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Michaels!
A very excited looking Shawn Michaels rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Henry Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taekwondo is the best, It'll never lose again, god bless'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ademaro Dos Anjos (ranked 1317 p4p, 167 weight class) and Reagan Marley (ranked 2499 p4p, 313 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ademaro Dos Anjos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reagan Marley!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marley darts in and clinches Dos Anjos up against the cage.
Dos Anjos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Anjos misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos breaks from the clinch.
Marley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Anjos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dos Anjos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marley's best efforts.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Marley is keeping busy.
Dos Anjos is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley tries to pass to full mount but Dos Anjos defends it.
Dos Anjos wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos won't allow Marley to pass to mount.
Dos Anjos is trying to control but can't.
Dos Anjos looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Anjos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Anjos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marley prevents Dos Anjos from improving his position.
Marley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Anjos defending well though.
Dos Anjos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Anjos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dos Anjos looking for submissions off his back.
Marley is stalling here. Dos Anjos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Marley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dos Anjos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Marley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dos Anjos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marley is trying to maintain the position but Dos Anjos is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Anjos is working away from the top position though.
Marley is pressing down on Dos Anjos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Anjos is one step ahead there.
Dos Anjos tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard.
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Anjos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Anjos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley keeping full guard, as Dos Anjos tries to pass.
Dos Anjos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dos Anjos keeps Marley at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Reagan Marley has been cut.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab. Marley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dos Anjos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marley at a distance.
Marley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dos Anjos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Dos Anjos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Anjos.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dos Anjos! Marley is out on his feet! Dos Anjos rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Marley is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Marley is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
After winning the bout, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mystic Marley (ranked 2255 p4p, 126 weight class) and Alan Ragasatria (ranked 1412 p4p, 83 weight class). Mystic Marley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mystic Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Ragasatria!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley has Ragasatria up against the cage in a clinch.
Marley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ragasatria.
Ragasatria successfully pulls guard.
Ragasatria should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ragasatria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley distracts Ragasatria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ragasatria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragasatria is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley looking to control.
Ragasatria has gone for a leg lock! Marley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragasatria's guard.
Ragasatria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ragasatria is looking for a triangle but Marley pushes his legs off easily.
Marley postures up.
Marley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ragasatria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragasatria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragasatria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marley 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.
Marley'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.
Marley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragasatria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marley.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ragasatria wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment.
Ragasatria looking to control.
Marley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragasatria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ragasatria tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Marley as Ragasatria shoots in.
Mystic Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragasatria swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a left and a right that stings Ragasatria.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marley forces Ragasatria back against the cage and clinches.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragasatria can't get the takedown.
Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Ragasatria.
Marley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ragasatria clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley controlling well, preventing Ragasatria from escaping the position.
Ragasatria controlling Marley 's hands.
Ragasatria is in bad spot here.
Ragasatria covering up well under a series of strikes from Marley.
Ragasatria covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Marley really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ragasatria.
Ragasatria is in bad spot here.
Good control from Marley.
Marley tries to keep control of the position but Ragasatria is staying busy.
Marley has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley wants to control but Ragasatria manages to buck him off and is now in Marley's guard! Nice work there by Ragasatria!
Marley seems keen to control Ragasatria's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley 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.
Ragasatria throws a series of punches but Marley moves out of range.
Marley lunges at Ragasatria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragasatria's hand.
Marley moves into the clinch.
A short left from Marley.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Ragasatria blocks with his arms.
Ragasatria takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Marley.
Ragasatria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marley prevents it.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragasatria can do to turn this around?
Marley has clasped his hands together around Ragasatria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragasatria is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it.
Marley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ragasatria is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Marley working away.
Marley misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragasatria can't do much from the bottom here.
Ragasatria managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marley.
The ground and pound from Marley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ragasatria is looking to regain half guard here but Marley keeps moving and retains side control.
Ragasatria is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marley happy to just control the position for now.
Ragasatria is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it.
Marley scores with punches from side control.
Ragasatria defending against the ground and pound.
Marley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ragasatria is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley slows the pace down.
Ragasatria wants to control but Marley postures up.
Marley controlling the position from side mount.
Ragasatria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marley taking a breather here.
Ragasatria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ragasatria wants to control but Marley postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragasatria is looking to regain half guard here but Marley keeps moving and retains side control.
Marley tries to score with some ground and pound. Ragasatria controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ragasatria dodges the ground and pound from Marley.
Ragasatria is looking for a sweep.
Ragasatria being controlled for a moment.
Ragasatria is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it.
Marley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marley is looking to take a break and control but Ragasatria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ragasatria sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ragasatria can't do much from the bottom here.
Ragasatria is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ragasatria struggling a bit here.
Marley takes a little break here. Ragasatria wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Marley instigates a clinch.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Ragasatria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ragasatria fails to land.
Marley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marley manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ragasatria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ragasatria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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Ragasatria is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragasatria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marley's best efforts.
Well, if Marley 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.
Ragasatria holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ragasatria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marley trying to mount his opponent but Ragasatria defends it.
Ragasatria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mystic Marley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marley wants to control from the top but Ragasatria keeps moving.
Marley is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragasatria has wrist control.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragasatria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragasatria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marley chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley content to stall in guard here.
Ragasatria throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marley escapes and throws Ragasatria's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mystic Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ragasatria is looking for a sweep.
Ragasatria struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Ragasatria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marley takes a little break here. Ragasatria wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ragasatria regains half guard.
Ragasatria wants to control but Marley is keeping busy.
Marley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ragasatria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marley.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marley in particular looking to stall.
Marley is looking to advance position but Ragasatria won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragasatria is positioning himself well to prevent Marley advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mystic Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marley 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Marley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rooga Chooga (ranked 628 p4p, 82 weight class) and Simeoni Jukola (ranked 1061 p4p, 134 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rooga Chooga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeoni Jukola!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chooga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Chooga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Jukola has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chooga is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chooga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola scores with a body shot.
Chooga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Chooga counters with a nice body shot.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chooga throws out the jab.
As Chooga backs off Jukola throws a huge counter combo but Chooga manages to avoid it all.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chooga.
Jukola lands with an overhand left.
Chooga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jukola lands a really nice looking cross but Chooga seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chooga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Rooga Chooga has been cut.
Jukola scores with a punch to the head.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Jukola misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Chooga counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Simeoni Jukola has been cut.
Jukola throws a body punch but Chooga moves out of range.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Jukola throws a jab when Chooga was well out of range.
Chooga tries to clinch but Jukola is having none of it.
Chooga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chooga scores with a sloppy right hand. Jukola should have avoided that one.
Jab by Chooga.
Chooga is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Jukola.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chooga.
Jukola connects with a looping right hand.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chooga is looking to counter the offense by Jukola and move into the clinch.
Chooga tries to clinch but Jukola moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chooga misses the shot to the body.
Chooga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jukola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Chooga misses the target.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Chooga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chooga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Chooga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chooga lands a right hook to the body.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chooga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jukola throws a poor cross that misses
and Chooga moves into the clinch.
Chooga misses with some punches.
Chooga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chooga throws a head punch that misses.
Chooga misses with some punches.
Chooga misses with some punches.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chooga's elbow.
Jukola tries a body shot but Chooga blocks it.
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Chooga tries to clinch up.
Jukola lands an overhand right.
Jukola misses with a few strikes there.
Jukola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jukola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chooga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Chooga slips the punch.
Jukola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jukola scores with a body shot.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chooga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chooga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
A low kick from Chooga is predictable there
and Jukola counters with a three punch combo that has Chooga backing up. Chooga nods at Jukola to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Chooga misses with a head kick.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chooga.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chooga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chooga looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Chooga is just out of range.
Jukola takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jukola thuds a left hand into Chooga's body.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chooga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Jukola.
Jukola throws a body punch but Chooga moves out of range.
Chooga throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeoni Jukola dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jukola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chooga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jukola catches Chooga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chooga throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Chooga throws a series of punches but Jukola avoids them all with ease.
Chooga throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chooga throws a leg kick but Jukola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chooga momentarily.
Chooga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Chooga closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chooga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola lands a left hand.
Jukola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chooga blocking some punches.
Jukola breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Chooga ducks down to avoid it.
Chooga lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Chooga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Chooga moves out of range.
Jukola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jukola connects with a single shot there.
Jukola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chooga is rocked!
Chooga scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Chooga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Chooga seems to have got his legs back now.
Chooga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chooga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jukola drops his hands momentarily and Chooga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jukola is rocked!
Simeoni Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola switches off momentarily and Chooga cracks him with a monster right hand! Jukola topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Chooga dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Chooga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rooga Chooga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 1118 p4p, 158 weight class) and Martin Alexander (ranked 842 p4p, 129 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander drives through and clinches with Burgundy against the cage.
We've been informed that Alexander has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burgundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Burgundy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Burgundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgundy blocking some punches.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burgundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander has Burgundy pressed against the cage, preventing Burgundy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burgundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgundy counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burgundy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Burgundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands a big right hand that sends Burgundy crashing to the mat! Alexander stays standing though and waves Burgundy back to his feet!
Alexander works Burgundy's body with a nice hook.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.
Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burgundy is rocked!
Alexander throws a pinpoint strike between Burgundy's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Burgundy crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Alexander scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Alexander!
Martin Alexander 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 Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 174 p4p, 25 weight class) and Slash Slingin (ranked 536 p4p, 86 weight class). Slingin has chosen Drop The World as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Rodrigues!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slash Slingin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slingin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slingin wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Slingin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodrigues haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slingin landing with the ground and pound.
Slingin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slingin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slingin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin with a nice head shot there.
Rodrigues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodrigues has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slingin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues trying to remain calm as Slingin controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Slingin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slingin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slingin moves into full mount!
Rodrigues is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodrigues manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slingin is taking a breather. Rodrigues says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slingin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slingin stalling.
Slingin is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slingin working the head and body with strikes.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin not doing much here.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Slingin 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.
Slingin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues has Slingin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slingin walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slingin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slingin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slingin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues backing away here, and Slingin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Slingin keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Slingin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.
Slingin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slingin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Slingin moves out of range.
Slingin feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Slingin is avoiding it.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Slingin is avoiding it.
Slingin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slingin tries to work over Rodrigues's front leg with a kick but Rodrigues checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Slingin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.
Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Slingin.
Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Slingin.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Slingin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Slingin stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slingin has clasped his hands together around Rodrigues's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rodrigues gets back to half guard.
Slingin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slingin is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slingin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodrigues is not content to let Slingin control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slingin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodrigues has hold of Slingin's hands but Slingin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep. Slingin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slingin scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues has hold of Slingin's hands but Slingin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slingin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodrigues with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodrigues is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigues on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slingin trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodrigues throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slingin escapes and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Slingin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to buck Slingin off but Slingin is having none of it.
Slingin trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Slingin controls the position.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep.
Slingin controls the position from side control.
Rodrigues is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Slingin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Slingin pushes him off.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up but Slingin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slingin takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Slingin throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues wants to clinch but Slingin slips to the side
and Slingin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slingin working some strikes from top position.
Rodrigues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slingin defends it easily.
Slingin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slingin with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slingin passes into side control.
Slingin working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin working the ground and pound.
Slingin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues trying to remain calm as Slingin controls from the top position.
Rodrigues takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodrigues tries to buck Slingin off but Slingin is having none of it.
Rodrigues taking a bit of punishment here - Slingin scoring with strikes.
Rodrigues regains half guard.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slingin is taking a breather. Rodrigues says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Slash Slingin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slingin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin working the head and body with strikes.
Slingin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Slingin seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin trying to control the pace.
Slingin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Slingin seems content to control.
Slingin prevents Rodrigues from improving his position.
Slingin is taking a breather. Rodrigues says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slingin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slingin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Samuel Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slingin throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Slingin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Rodrigues's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Slingin throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues darts in and clinches Slingin up against the cage.
Slingin breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Slingin.
Rodrigues keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slingin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodrigues looks to clinch
and Slingin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodrigues!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slingin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Slingin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues is refusing to be controlled, as Slingin sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodrigues is staying active underneath Slingin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slingin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Slingin controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Slingin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Slingin there.
Still in half guard, Slingin seems content to control.
Rodrigues works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slingin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slingin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slingin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slingin has passed into half guard!
Slingin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slingin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slingin lands strikes from half guard.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slingin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slingin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slingin is working for a submission of some sort.
Slingin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slingin working over Rodrigues with some ground and pound. Rodrigues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slingin lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Slingin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Rodrigues's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Slingin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep but Slingin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Slingin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodrigues is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigues manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slingin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Slingin eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Slingin 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.
Nice strikes from Slingin there.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slingin wants to take a breather but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slingin in particular looking to stall.
Slingin is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slingin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slingin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin content to control rather than advance.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin stalling.
Nice strikes from Slingin there.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Slingin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Slingin connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigues's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodrigues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slingin is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slingin misses with a few strikes there.
Slingin tried to score with a low kick but Rodrigues checks it.
Slingin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodrigues has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slingin looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Slingin circles away.
Rodrigues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samuel Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slash Slingin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slingin keeps the fight on the outside.
Slingin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Slingin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slingin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Slingin!
Slash Slingin is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Slash Slingin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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