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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniel Armstrong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Armstrong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Frost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frost manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armstrong has Frost in his guard.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frost won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong is trying to keep Frost in close.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frost wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Armstrong can't keep his opponent in guard - Frost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Armstrong moves into full guard.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Frost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armstrong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Frost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathaniel Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Armstrong shoots in.
Frost throws a series of strikes that have Armstrong backpedaling.
It looks like Nathaniel Armstrong has been cut.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Isaac Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Armstrong.
Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Armstrong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Frost tries to bench press Armstrong off him but Armstrong keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frost looking for submissions off his back.
Frost wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
Armstrong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Frost is squirming around nicely.
Frost is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frost tries to lock up and control but Armstrong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Armstrong tries to control but Frost wriggling away.
Armstrong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frost haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Frost to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Frost shrugs it off.
Frost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frost slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Frost is working hard here to advance position.
Armstrong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Armstrong trying to control the position but Frost is working away.
Armstrong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Armstrong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frost gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working for a kimura but Frost is defending it quite comfortably.
Frost tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Frost is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frost's guard.
Armstrong wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathaniel Armstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost connects with a jab.
Frost takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Armstrong seems unphased.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frost.
And Armstrong tries to counter it with a takedown but Frost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frost's waist but Frost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armstrong off to one side.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Isaac Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Armstrong.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armstrong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Armstrong.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Frost throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily.
Armstrong tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frost forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong taking a breather.
Frost goes for a takedown attempt but Armstrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armstrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong feints the counter takedown.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. Frost catches Armstrong right on the button with a cross.
Isaac Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armstrong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost sizes up Armstrong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong fails with the takedown
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost tries to clinch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Isaac Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
It looks like Frost has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Frost misses with the combination.
Armstrong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frost is looking to clinch but Armstrong is avoiding it.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost instigates a clinch.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Armstrong throws an elbow but misses.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Armstrong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong looking to stall.
Armstrong seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost stops a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Frost lands a left hand.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Frost clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frost is looking to clinch but Armstrong is avoiding it.
Armstrong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Frost actively working from the bottom here.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Frost actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura here.
Frost looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but Frost is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frost.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armstrong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frost's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frost is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
Frost actively working from the bottom here.
Nathaniel Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Armstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frost is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Armstrong passes to side control.
Frost is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Armstrong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Armstrong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Armstrong taking a breather here.
Frost tries to buck Armstrong off but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armstrong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armstrong tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Frost gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Armstrong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frost tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Armstrong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frost is just riding it out for now. Armstrong eventually gives up the hold.
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Armstrong dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
Isaac Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Armstrong.
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost has Armstrong pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armstrong wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frost stalls.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Armstrong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost has Armstrong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Frost pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Armstrong tumbling to the mat - Frost dives into Armstrong's guard.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Frost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frost trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is controlling Frost's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frost wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frost wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
Frost wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
Frost wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
Armstrong wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armstrong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armstrong's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Armstrong turns into Frost and is now in his guard.
Isaac Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong passes Frost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Armstrong! Nathaniel Armstrong retains his welterweight title!
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