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Honour FC 38: Michaels V Kane PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young's entrance music is Rod Stewart - Forever Young. A fine choice. Potter has chosen Biggie Smalls - Victory as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Potter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young loads up on a big right hand but Potter slips the punch.
Nice combo by Young! Oh, that's hurt him - Potter falls to the canvas and Young follows him into side control.
It looks like Gray Potter has been cut.
Potter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter is looking to reverse the position.
Potter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Young's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Young seems content to control.
Young wants to pass to mount but Potter is defending the position.
Young looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Young wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Potter lands the left hand.
Young misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Young misses with a combination
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Young won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young dodges the ground and pound from Potter.
Potter lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Potter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Young looking for a sweep but Potter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Young tries to buck Potter off but he can't manage it.
Potter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Young's face.
The referee warns Young that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Potter prevents Young from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Potter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Young takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Potter's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Potter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgrady is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Hans Jurgen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Jurgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Popeye Mcgrady!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgrady walks into a straight right hand from Jurgen.
It looks like Popeye Mcgrady has been cut.
A combination from Jurgen does no damage.
Jurgen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgrady.
Mcgrady fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcgrady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Jurgen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgrady throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jurgen on the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Jurgen has knocked Mcgrady down with a huge combo! Jurgen steps away and waves a wobbly Mcgrady back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgen. Mcgrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jurgen misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Jurgen misses.
Jurgen throws a right and a left that Mcgrady avoids nicely.
Jurgen throws a shot from downtown. Mcgrady moves away and avoids it.
Jurgen misses the shot to the body.
Popeye Mcgrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgrady connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jurgen misses with a hook.
A big left from Mcgrady misses.
Jurgen throws a hook to the side of Mcgrady's head but Mcgrady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jurgen throws a lazy right hand but Mcgrady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgrady works Jurgen's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Jurgen does it's job there.
That has opened up Popeye Mcgrady's cut even more.
Jurgen misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Jurgen does no damage.
Mcgrady closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgrady lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen managing to control the position.
Jurgen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgrady trying to control but Jurgen is working from the bottom.
Mcgrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jurgen is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jurgen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jurgen keeping moving, preventing Mcgrady from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurgen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jurgen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Mcgrady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jurgen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jurgen keeping moving, preventing Mcgrady from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Mcgrady.
Mcgrady looks to land a right hand but Jurgen moved out of range.
Hans Jurgen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgrady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady lands a shot to the body.
Jurgen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcgrady prevents Jurgen from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgrady.
Jurgen jumps guard but Mcgrady stands there with Jurgen around his waist. Jurgen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jurgen is breathing heavily.
Jurgen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Jurgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgrady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Hans Jurgen has been cut.
Jurgen jumps guard but Mcgrady stands there with Jurgen around his waist. Jurgen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jurgen can't break the clinch.
Mcgrady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jurgen jumps guard but Mcgrady stands there with Jurgen around his waist. Jurgen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcgrady lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mcgrady.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady pushes Jurgen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady scores with a shot to the side of Jurgen's head.
Jurgen is rocked!
Mcgrady creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jurgen with a big uppercut! Jurgen tries to clinch up but Mcgrady pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Jurgen to the mat! Jurgen covers up and Mcgrady unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Popeye Mcgrady!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Tuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ware's entrance music is Put on. A fine choice. Tuna has chosen Sharky + George as his entrance music. 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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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Tuna!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Ware. Those never looked like landing.
Tuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demarcus Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ware misses with a series of wild punches.
Tuna moves out of range of the body kick from Ware.
A good leg kick by Tuna.
Tuna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ware if he has to take too many more of those.
Ware blocks a low kick nicely.
Tuna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Doug Tuna has been cut.
Tuna feints and then cracks Ware's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ware down.
Ware fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tuna cracks a nice hook into Ware's ribs.
A head kick misses from Ware.
Good leg kick by Tuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ware will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuna misses with the body kick
and Ware counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tuna is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ware tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tuna swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarcus Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ware steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tuna. That one must have hurt.
Tuna blocks a head kick by Ware.
Tuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tuna. Ware shrugs it off though.
Tuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ware is breathing heavily.
Tuna drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tuna stands up over Ware, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tuna is stalling in the full guard.
Ware looking for a guillotine here but Tuna defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ware is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuna defends well.
Tuna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuna controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ware is trying to control the position but Tuna postures up.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Doug Tuna.
Tuna tries to land a front kick but Ware steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tuna feints and as Ware raises his hands in defense, Tuna changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ware looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tuna passes into half guard.
Ware is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tuna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tuna's back!
Ware is trying to stick to Tuna's back but Tuna is turning into Ware. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ware's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tuna.
Tuna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Tuna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Tuna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ware chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuna can pounce on him.
Ware misses with a few strikes there.
Tuna scores with a shot to the body.
Ware tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ware misses with a takedown
and Tuna counters with an outside leg kick.
Ware swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tuna decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ware's guard.
Tuna pushes down on Ware's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tuna trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware is trying to maintain the position but Tuna is very close to passing his half guard.
Tuna stalling.
Ware wants to improve his position but Tuna is controlling well.
Ware is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Doug Tuna.
Ware bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tuna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ware sprawls well. Ware wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tuna gets slowly back to his feet.
Ware misses with a shot to the body
and Tuna counters with an outside leg kick.
Ware tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tuna is able to avoid easily.
Ware tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuna throws a body kick the misses
and Ware cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ware moves out of range of the body kick from Tuna.
Ware tries to sprawl but Tuna drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tuna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ware gets back to full guard.
Ware keeping full guard, as Tuna tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuna 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuna stopping the sweep attempt from Ware.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demarcus Ware wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tuna connects with a leg kick. Ware looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ware misses with a body kick.
Ware is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Ware is just out of range.
Ware tries to clinch up but Tuna circles away and keeps his distance.
Doug Tuna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ware throws a body kick the misses
and Tuna counters with a good low kick that Ware was not able to check.
Ware leaves Tuna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ware falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuna counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ware.
Ware shoots and misses
and Tuna counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Tuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Tuna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ware takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuna lands with a nice body punch.
Ware wants to clinch.
Tuna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ware rather than just go for the knockout.
Ware shoots and misses
and Tuna counters with a nice body kick.
Tuna shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tuna showed some decent athleticism there.
Tuna not doing much here.
Tuna moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ware.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware tries to buck Tuna off but Tuna is having none of it.
Ware being controlled for a moment.
Ware is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ware sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tuna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ware has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tuna escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tuna!
Ware is trying to improve his position.
Ware is trying to escape the position but Tuna is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tuna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ware wants to control but Tuna postures up.
Tuna lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware manages to get back to half guard.
Ware wants to control but Tuna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tuna is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Demarcus Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Doug Tuna wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tuna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ware was covering up waiting for the punch and Tuna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Tuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Tuna!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacey Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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183 lbs
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180 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stacey Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stacey Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taylor - that will leave a mark!
Taylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor misses the jab.
Taylor lands a high kick to the side of Burger's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Taylor dives into guard, looking to finish.
Burger is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor stands up from Burger's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Burger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Burger tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Taylor wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stacey Taylor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georeg Spartica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georeg Spartica is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georeg Spartica!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartica wants to clinch.
Spartica misses with a two punch combination.
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hodges pushes Spartica away with a front kick.
Spartica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hodges lands a leg kick that knocks Spartica off balance momentarily.
Spartica tries to close the distance and clinch but Hodges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartica throws a nice looking combination but Hodges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spartica tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hodges lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spartica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartica misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hodges.
Hodges dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spartica. That did some damage!
Hodges throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spartica's head.
It looks like Georeg Spartica has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodges with a nice cross.
Spartica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hodges keeps the fight on the outside.
Spartica moves in looking to clinch but Hodges pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hodges.
Spartica looks gassed!
Spartica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spartica misses with a two punch combination.
Spartica tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hodges.
Hodges throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hodges goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spartica is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodges looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spartica is still on wobbly legs! Can Hodges finish him?
Spartica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartica seems to have recovered his senses.
Hodges scores with a nice body kick.
Spartica walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hodges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges thumps Spartica with a low kick.
Hodges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hodges.
Hodges throws a leg kick which misses Spartica's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartica tries to avoid it.
Spartica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartica tries to clinch but Hodges moves out of range.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spartica's calf.
Hodges throws a front kick that sends Spartica stumbling back into the cage.
Hodges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hodges. That's going to slow Spartica down.
Hodges keeps Spartica at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hodges.
Hodges scores with a kick to the body.
Hodges lands with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Hodges.
Spartica stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hodges.
Hodges throws a front kick that sends Spartica stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartica tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hodges lands a head shot.
Hodges lands a head kick. Spartica smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hodges throws a front kick that sends Spartica stumbling back into the cage.
Georeg Spartica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Hodges tenderised Spartica's leg. Spartica is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Hodges.
Nice shot by Hodges.
A left and a right from Hodges both land. Nice combination.
Spartica steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hodges. That one must have hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hodges.
Hodges bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spartica's head backwards.
Spartica has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hodges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hodges.
Hodges goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Hodges tenderised Spartica's leg. Spartica is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hodges counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spartica tries to clinch
and Hodges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartica clinches but Hodges breaks the clinch
and Hodges counters with an inside leg kick.
Spartica throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hodges counters with an inside leg kick.
Hodges tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartica wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spartica misses with a double jab
and Hodges makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spartica really felt that one!
Spartica closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hodges counters with a good, hard body kick but Spartica shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartica darts in trying to clinch
and Hodges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Hodges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georeg Spartica's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hodges thuds his shin into the meat of Spartica's side.
Spartica tries to clinch but Hodges moves away
and Hodges counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spartica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spartica tries to clinch but Hodges moves away
and Hodges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spartica's knee momentarily.
Spartica throws a combination that misses
and Hodges counters with a solid body kick.
Hodges scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hodges.
Georeg Spartica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hodges.
Spartica swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hodges counters with a leg kick.
Spartica misses with a double jab
and Hodges counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hodges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hodges has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That kick from Hodges tenderised Spartica's leg. Spartica is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartica darts in trying to clinch
and Hodges counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartica on the side of the head.
Spartica tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hodges counters with a leg kick.
Hodges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spartica's sensitive parts.
Spartica looks to clinch
and Hodges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartica takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spartica takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hodges throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hodges.
Hodges goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hodges.
Nice cross by Hodges.
Spartica gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hodges.
Spartica on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hodges. Hodges obviously looking to wear him down.
Spartica tries to clinch up
letting Hodges counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartica ducks right into an uppercut from Hodges.
Spartica closes the distance but Hodges moves to the side
and Hodges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spartica's knee momentarily.
Hodges scores with a nice body kick.
Spartica throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hodges counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hodges scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodges lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hodges. That's going to slow Spartica down.
Spartica wants to clinch but Hodges slips to the side
and Hodges counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hodges lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spartica will feel that in the morning.
Hodges connects with a solid leg kick.
Hodges fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartica on the side of the head.
Spartica takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges thumps Spartica with a low kick.
Hodges connects with a high kick.
Spartica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spartica takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hodges thumps Spartica with a low kick.
Spartica tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hodges makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spartica really felt that one!
Hodges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spartica tries to clinch but Hodges moves away
and Hodges counters with a leg kick.
Spartica on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spartica misses with a double jab
and Hodges counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hodges fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spartica tries to clinch
and Hodges counters with a leg kick.
Spartica wants to clinch
and Hodges counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hodges slams his shin into Spartica's torso.
Hodges thuds his shin into the meat of Spartica's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hodges. That's going to slow Spartica down.
Hodges lands with a slapping head kick.
Spartica tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartica tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hodges counters with a good low kick that Spartica was not able to check.
Hodges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartica can do to turn this around?
Spartica clinches but Hodges breaks the clinch
and Hodges makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spartica really felt that one!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartica tries to clinch
and Hodges counters with a good low kick that Spartica was not able to check.
Hodges lands a front kick.
Spartica throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hodges counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodges throws a head kick that Spartica semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Hodges dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georeg Spartica's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spartica clinches but Hodges breaks the clinch
and Hodges counters with an inside leg kick.
Gerald Hodges is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartica throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spartica wants to clinch
and Hodges makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spartica really felt that one!
Spartica wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hodges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hodges connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crunch! Hodges slams his shin into Spartica's torso.
Spartica tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hodges counters with a body kick that stops Spartica in his tracks momentarily.
Hodges bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hodges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartica tries to clinch
and Hodges counters with a body kick that stops Spartica in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges pushes Spartica away with a front kick.
Spartica takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hodges thumps Spartica with a low kick.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spartica's calf.
Hodges throws a head kick that Spartica semi-blocks.
Spartica darts in trying to clinch
and Hodges counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Hodges.
Hodges lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hodges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hodges lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hodges throws a head kick that Spartica semi-blocks.
Spartica wants to clinch but Hodges slips to the side
and Hodges counters with a low kick, right behind Spartica 's knee.
Hodges lands a front kick.
Spartica has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hodges lands a leg kick that knocks Spartica off balance momentarily.
Georeg Spartica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spartica looks to clinch
and Hodges counters with a straight right hand.
Hodges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spartica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hodges counters with a body kick.
Hodges dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spartica. That did some damage!
Spartica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hodges counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Spartica tries to clinch up
and Hodges counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hodges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spartica tries to clinch up
and Hodges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartica wants to clinch but Hodges slips to the side
and Hodges counters with a good, hard body kick but Spartica shrugs it off.
Hodges with a nice cross.
Hodges punishes Spartica's body with a nice straight punch.
Spartica takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spartica wants to clinch but Hodges slips to the side
and Hodges counters with a two punch combo.
Gerald Hodges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spartica clinches but Hodges breaks the clinch
and Hodges counters with a good, hard body kick but Spartica shrugs it off.
Hodges dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spartica. That did some damage!
Spartica wants to clinch but Hodges slips to the side
and Hodges counters with a big head kick but Spartica shrugs it off.
Hodges scores with a head kick. Spartica tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spartica closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spartica looks to clinch
and Hodges counters with a thumping low kick.
Spartica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hodges counters with a body kick that stops Spartica in his tracks momentarily.
Hodges thuds his shin into the meat of Spartica's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartica drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hodges lands with a hook. Spartica tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hodges.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spartica crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hodges - the referee stops the clock and Spartica gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hodges. Spartica manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Hodges.
Spartica takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Hodges.
Spartica takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hodges throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spartica's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spartica steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hodges. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodges throws a head kick that half lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hodges.
Spartica tries to clinch
and Hodges counters with a thumping low kick.
Spartica wants to clinch
and Hodges counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodges 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Hodges!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYs3wtIMRqY. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judge Holden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang throws a body punch but Holden moves out of range.
Lang pushes Holden up against the cage in a clinch.
Holden throws a head punch that misses.
Holden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holden scores with a shoulder strike.
Holden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lang misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holden.
Lang prevents a body shot from Holden.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
Holden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holden lands with a straight right. Lang didn't see that one coming.
Holden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang misses with a shot to the body
and Holden counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Lang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Holden.
Lang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden cracks Lang with a nice body shot.
Holden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lang uses from the top position.
Holden pushes a forearm under Lang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judge Holden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mokkelime defends it nicely.
Mokkelime with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime wants to clinch
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
Mokkelime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Mokkelime shoots and misses
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mokkelime.
Mokkelime tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Mokkelime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mokkelime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Mokkelime is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime trying to control the position.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokkelime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mokkelime 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.
Mokkelime can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dean controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mokkelime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Boston Dean wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mokkelime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mokkelime throws a leg kick but Dean checks it.
Mokkelime misses with a looping left.
Mokkelime misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Mokkelime misses the target.
Dean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mokkelime at a distance.
Jab by Mokkelime.
Mokkelime shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dean is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mokkelime putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dean avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mokkelime.
Dean squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mokkelime cracks Dean with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mokkelime throws a strike there. Dean manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mokkelime throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mokkelime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mokkelime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is not content to let Mokkelime control the position.
Mokkelime not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mokkelime looks to land a strike but Dean avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Mokkelime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mokkelime drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dean!
You can see the frustration on Mokkelime's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Boston Dean will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mokkelime with a poor takedown
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. Mokkelime will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokke Mokkelime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mokkelime has his takedown stuffed
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mokkelime won't be happy with that.
Dean wants to control but Mokkelime is keeping him busy.
Dean landing a few strikes.
Mokkelime tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dean trying to control the action but Mokkelime is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Dean working away.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mokkelime keeps working.
That's two 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mokkelime is trying to improve his position.
Mokkelime gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Boston Dean just wasn't active enough.
Mokkelime has his takedown stuffed
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Mokkelime fights it but they end up in guard.
Boston Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mokkelime.
Mokkelime has control of Dean's left arm, preventing Dean from doing any damage.
Boston Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to control from the top but Mokkelime keeps moving.
Mokkelime wants to hit a switch here but Dean passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mokkelime there!
Dean sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mokkelime wants to control but Dean is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dean raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mokkelime is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mokkelime is looking to improve his position but Dean isn't that keen on the idea.
Dean looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mokkelime fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a right hand to the body.
Mokkelime misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mokkelime!
Mokkelime is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mokkelime gets back to half guard.
Mokkelime is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mokkelime avoid being mounted?
Mokkelime is not content to let Dean control the position.
Mokkelime keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
Mokkelime tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
Mokkelime wants to control but Dean passes into side.
Mokkelime tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Mokkelime looks to move to half guard but instead Dean has passed into mount! Damn!
Mokkelime is working to get back to half guard.
Dean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mokkelime working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is landing with some decent strikes but Mokkelime is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mokkelime really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mokkelime gets back to half guard.
Mokkelime is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mokkelime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mokkelime wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mokkelime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dean is working away from the top position though.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mokkelime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jokke Mokkelime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mokkelime throws a strike from the bottom but Dean passes into side control!
Mokkelime tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mokkelime is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dean 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Bad To the Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Activin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Activin.
Activin takes one on the button.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Activin.
Activin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Activin.
Sackett misses with a wild combination.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Activin moves away.
Activin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Activin is not content to let Sackett control the position.
Activin is looking for a sweep. Sackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Activin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Activin.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Activin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett trying to control but Activin is working from the bottom.
Activin 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.
Sackett trying to control but Activin is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nolan Sackett.
Activin scores with a takedown into Sackett's guard.
Sackett looking to control.
Activin passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Activin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Activin's back!
Activin wants to escape the position.
Sackett struggling to keep hold of the position.
Activin trying to control the hands but Sackett breaks the grip.
Activin is trying to break free.
Activin avoids the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett trying to control.
Activin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sackett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Activin keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett passes to full mount!
Activin is trying to escape the mount.
Activin wants to control but Sackett is having none of it.
Activin is looking to improve his position but Sackett isn't that keen on the idea.
Sackett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Activin is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett unloading with bombs!
Sackett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Activin?
Sackett wants to control the pace but Activin is squirming around nicely.
Sackett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Activin tries to hold on but Sackett pushes him away.
Activin is bucking up trying to escape but Sackett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Activin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sackett controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Activin is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Activin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George Activin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Activin misses with a straight left.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Sackett moves out of range as Activin strikes.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Activin ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Activin as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for Sackett.
Activin walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.
Sackett shoots in looking for a takedown but Activin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sackett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Activin scores with a nice strike.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Activin. Those never looked like landing.
Activin throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Activin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sackett did well to prevent Activin getting side control.
Sackett is trying to maintain the position but Activin is very close to passing his half guard.
Activin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett is refusing to be controlled, as Activin sits in half guard.
Activin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sackett trying to control but Activin postures up.
Activin is trying to control. Sackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sackett regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett working for a triangle but Activin defends it easily.
Activin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Activin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Activin trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Sackett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Activin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Activin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sackett wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sackett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sackett is trying to improve his position.
Activin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Activin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Activin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sackett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Activin's guard! Nice work there by Sackett!
Activin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sackett!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Activin avoids the attempt from Sackett to control.
Sackett is trying to escape the mount.
Sackett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Activin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sackett turns into him and now he's in Activin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Activin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sackett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Activin 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.
Activin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Activin tries to get to full guard but Sackett has control of the leg.
Sackett trying to control from half guard but Activin is working away.
Activin gets full guard.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Activin is keeping the position for now.
Activin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sackett defends it easily.
Activin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett wants to pass the guard but Activin is keeping the position.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Activin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Activin.
Nolan Sackett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Activin is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Activin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
Activin is working hard here to advance position.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Activin 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.
Sackett landing some decent shots from guard.
Activin looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Sackett trying to control but Activin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Activin.
Activin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Activin keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Activin 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.
Activin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Activin wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Activin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Activin chips away with some ground and pound.
Sackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Activin distracts Sackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Activin passes into half guard.
Activin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Activin won't allow Sackett to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but George Activin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Activin just misses with a punch to the body.
Activin jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Activin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Activin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Activin misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Activin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sackett is in Activin's guard.
Sackett wants to pass the guard but Activin is keeping the position.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Activin keeps moving.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Activin.
Activin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sackett's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Activin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Activin looking for a submission but Sackett manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Activin trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Activin connects with a couple of short punches.
Sackett controlling Activin's posture.
Activin lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin throwing strikes from guard but Sackett blocks nicely.
Activin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Activin from controlling successfully.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Activin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Activin works over Sackett with some ground and pound from guard.
Activin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Activin trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is trying to keep Activin in close.
Activin wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Sackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Activin won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
Activin looking to sit in guard and control but Sackett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sackett looking to pass the guard.
Activin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Activin throwing strikes from guard but Sackett blocks nicely.
Activin is pushing down on Sackett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sackett is fighting to maintain full guard but Activin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Activin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Activin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Activin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sackett sees it coming and defends easily.
Activin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
Sackett tries to get to full guard but Activin has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Activin had his way with Nolan Sackett in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Activin doesn't seem phased though.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Activin's head.
Activin misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Activin throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Activin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Activin.
Activin fails with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Activin blocks a jab.
Sackett jabs Activin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Activin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Activin to the mat! Activin manages to get full guard.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Activin.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sackett trying to control but Activin is working from the bottom.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Activin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Activin keeps moving.
Activin looking for a sweep. Not yet Activin, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sackett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sackett won't allow Activin to sweep him here.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Activin's head.
Activin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sackett wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Activin 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.
Activin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Activin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin is trying to work for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Activin is thwarting Sackett's attempts to control the position.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Activin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Activin's back!
Sackett keeps control of the position as Activin tries to break free.
Activin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sackett is trying to stick to Activin's back but Activin is turning into Sackett. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sackett's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Activin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett trying to control the position.
Sackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Activin.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Activin landing with the ground and pound.
Sackett trying to control the position.
Activin trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Activin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Activin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
George Activin retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royal Tenenbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Armitage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armitage has chosen Klone - Revisit The Lair as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Royal Tenenbaum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Tenenbaum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Armitage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenenbaum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Tenenbaum both land. Nice combination.
Tenenbaum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Armitage is looking to clinch.
Tenenbaum throws a right hand that Armitage ducks under and follows up with a left that Armitage also avoids with ease.
Tenenbaum misses with a hook. Armitage ducked under it nicely.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armitage moves in looking to clinch but Tenenbaum pushes him off.
Tenenbaum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenenbaum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tenenbaum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tenenbaum swats away the attempt to clinch by Armitage.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenenbaum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
Tenenbaum misses with a wild combination.
Armitage is looking to clinch.
Armitage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tenenbaum scores with a one two! Armitage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tenenbaum lands a jab to Armitage's midsection.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenenbaum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tenenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Armitage wants to clinch up but Tenenbaum keeps it at a distance.
Armitage moves in looking to clinch but Tenenbaum pushes him off.
Tenenbaum misses with a series of wild punches.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenenbaum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum moves out of range.
Armitage tries a head kick but it misses.
Tenenbaum throws a right hand that Armitage ducks under and follows up with a left that Armitage also avoids with ease.
Armitage tries to clinch up.
Armitage is looking to clinch.
Armitage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenenbaum swats away the attempt to clinch by Armitage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armitage is looking to clinch but Tenenbaum is avoiding it.
Armitage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armitage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tenenbaum to score with a decent uppercut.
Armitage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armitage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tenenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armitage was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenenbaum.
Armitage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tenenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armitage is looking to clinch but Tenenbaum is avoiding it.
Armitage wants to clinch.
Armitage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Armitage is looking to clinch.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armitage tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armitage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Tenenbaum dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum moves out of range.
Tenenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armitage was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenenbaum.
Armitage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenenbaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armitage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenenbaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tenenbaum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum moves out of range.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenenbaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tenenbaum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armitage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armitage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tenenbaum to score with a decent uppercut.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
Trent Armitage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
Tenenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armitage tries to clinch up.
Tenenbaum jabs at Armitage's body.
Nice shot by Tenenbaum.
Armitage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tenenbaum lunges at Armitage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Armitage's hand.
Trent Armitage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armitage wants to clinch.
Armitage tries to clinch up but Tenenbaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Armitage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armitage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tenenbaum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenenbaum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage wants to clinch.
Tenenbaum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armitage avoids the body shot from Tenenbaum.
Armitage tries to clinch up.
Royal Tenenbaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tenenbaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armitage.
Armitage tries to clinch up.
Tenenbaum throws a right and a left that Armitage avoids nicely.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tenenbaum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armitage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tenenbaum.
Tenenbaum jabs at Armitage's body.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armitage moves in looking to clinch but Tenenbaum pushes him off.
Armitage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
Tenenbaum misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Tenenbaum misses.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
Armitage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armitage tries to clinch up.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armitage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tenenbaum fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Tenenbaum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Tenenbaum dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tenenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenenbaum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenenbaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armitage is looking to clinch but Tenenbaum is avoiding it.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tenenbaum scores with a jab to the body.
Armitage is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenenbaum checks a leg kick.
Armitage gets a clinch.
Armitage tries to land knees in the clinch but Tenenbaum avoids the damage to the body.
Armitage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tenenbaum looking for a takedown.
Tenenbaum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armitage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Armitage.
Armitage looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tenenbaum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Armitage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Tenenbaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armitage prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armitage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tenenbaum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Armitage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tenenbaum trying to control but Armitage is working from the bottom.
Armitage is trying to keep Tenenbaum in close.
Tenenbaum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armitage wriggles free and stands up.
Tenenbaum throws a leg kick but Armitage moved away.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenenbaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armitage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armitage tries to clinch up but Tenenbaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenenbaum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armitage fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
Armitage tries to clinch up but Tenenbaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tenenbaum avoids the head kick by Armitage.
Armitage wants to clinch up but Tenenbaum keeps it at a distance.
Armitage wants to clinch up but Tenenbaum keeps it at a distance.
Tenenbaum throws a looping overhand right but Armitage ducks down to avoid it.
Armitage is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tenenbaum misses the target.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
Armitage wants to clinch up but Tenenbaum keeps it at a distance.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Armitage wants to clinch up but Tenenbaum keeps it at a distance.
Tenenbaum works Armitage's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Tenenbaum - just one landing.
Tenenbaum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum is having none of it.
Armitage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenenbaum swats away the attempt to clinch by Armitage.
Armitage tries to clinch up.
Tenenbaum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armitage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Armitage tries to clinch up but Tenenbaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Armitage slips a jab and a cross from Tenenbaum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Trent Armitage just about did enough to take it.
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.
Armitage moves in looking to clinch but Tenenbaum pushes him off.
Armitage moves in looking to clinch but Tenenbaum pushes him off.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armitage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenenbaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tenenbaum punishes Armitage's body with a nice straight punch.
Armitage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armitage tries to clinch up but Tenenbaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tenenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armitage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armitage wants to clinch up but Tenenbaum keeps it at a distance.
Armitage closes the distance and pushes Tenenbaum back into the cage.
Tenenbaum avoiding damage as Armitage throws knees to the body.
Tenenbaum blocks an elbow strike.
Armitage prevents the takedown attempt.
Tenenbaum avoiding damage as Armitage throws knees to the body.
Armitage tries to land knees in the clinch but Tenenbaum avoids the damage to the body.
Tenenbaum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armitage prevents it.
Armitage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tenenbaum is defending well for now.
Armitage is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tenenbaum lands a takedown into guard.
Tenenbaum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenenbaum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tenenbaum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armitage trying to control the position.
Armitage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tenenbaum is one step ahead there.
Tenenbaum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenenbaum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armitage keeping moving, preventing Tenenbaum from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Royal Tenenbaum just wasn't active enough.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armitage tries a head kick but it misses.
Armitage tries to clinch up but Tenenbaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Armitage needs to keep his hands up - Tenenbaum had a free shot at his head there.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum moves out of range.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenenbaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum moves out of range.
Armitage is looking to clinch.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tenenbaum jabs Armitage right on the nose. Armitage blinks but takes it well.
Armitage is looking to clinch but Tenenbaum is avoiding it.
Armitage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armitage moves forwards but Tenenbaum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tenenbaum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armitage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenenbaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tenenbaum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Tenenbaum had his way with Trent Armitage in 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. This is the final round!
Tenenbaum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tenenbaum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum is having none of it.
Armitage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenenbaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armitage tries to clinch up.
Tenenbaum scores with a jab.
Armitage tries to clinch up.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armitage tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armitage tries to clinch up but Tenenbaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
Tenenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armitage wants to clinch up but Tenenbaum keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armitage moves in looking to clinch but Tenenbaum pushes him off.
Armitage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armitage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenenbaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armitage wants to clinch up but Tenenbaum keeps it at a distance.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
Armitage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armitage is looking to clinch but Tenenbaum is avoiding it.
Armitage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Armitage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tenenbaum swats away the attempt to clinch by Armitage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armitage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armitage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Armitage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Tenenbaum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Armitage is looking to clinch.
Tenenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armitage walks into a left hand.
Tenenbaum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenenbaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tenenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenenbaum throws a good cross that connects.
Armitage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum moves out of range.
Armitage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenenbaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tenenbaum swats away the attempt to clinch by Armitage.
Royal Tenenbaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Tenenbaum lands.
Tenenbaum lands a jab to Armitage's midsection.
Armitage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tenenbaum throws a nice looking combination but Armitage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armitage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenenbaum misses with a few strikes there.
Armitage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenenbaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Tenenbaum.
Armitage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenenbaum circles away.
Armitage tries to clinch but Tenenbaum is having none of it.
Trent Armitage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armitage tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenenbaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armitage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight on the outside.
Armitage misses with a body kick.
Tenenbaum does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armitage throws a sloppy head kick and Tenenbaum moves out of range easily.
Armitage tries a head kick but it misses.
Armitage slips a jab and a cross from Tenenbaum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royal Tenenbaum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tenenbaum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royal Tenenbaum!
Royal Tenenbaum retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kane's choice of entrance music: Blood Sugar - Pendulum. 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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322 lbs
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290 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrick Kane!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kane misses the jab.
Kane shoots in and bounces Michaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
Michaels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is looking to advance position but Michaels has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kane regains half guard.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
Michaels wants to stand up but Kane has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Michaels not doing much here.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Michaels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michaels is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kane manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking for a guillotine here but Michaels defends easily.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kane throwing shots but Michaels is blocking nicely.
Kane controlling the pace.
Michaels wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane passes to full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kane looking to land elbow strikes but Michaels uses the position to regain half guard.
Michaels is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kane seems to be looking for submissions.
Michaels won't allow Kane to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Michaels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Kane trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Merrick Kane will probably get the nod.
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.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Kane lands.
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Michaels works the jab nicely.
Michaels slips a straight right by Kane.
Michaels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kane throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michaels missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels walks into a left hand.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Kane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kane is in Michaels's guard.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kane throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
Michaels is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane feints and as Michaels raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michaels looking for subs off his back but Kane has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michaels is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
Kane prevents Michaels from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kane trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kane wants to take a breather but Michaels is having none of it.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ground and pound from Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kane trying to pass the guard but Michaels defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels wants to control but Kane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kane is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kane is thwarting Michaels's attempts to control the position.
Kane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two 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.
Kane is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kane trying to advance position but Michaels counters by regaining guard.
Kane pushing down on Michaels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kane throwing shots but Michaels is blocking nicely.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michaels is not content to let Kane control the position.
Kane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
Kane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kane misses with a head shot.
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.
Kane sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kane punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kane with shots to the head and body - Michaels looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kane raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kane's lack of action.
Michaels is in trouble now - Kane has advanced to mount!
Kane thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michaels's hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kane lands a jab to Michaels's midsection.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kane is looking to stall here but Michaels recovers full guard.
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Michaels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane is in close to Michaels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is in close to Michaels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michaels trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kane throws a strike but Michaels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane controls Michaels momentarily but Michaels frees himself.
Michaels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane 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.
Michaels postures up.
Michaels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Michaels!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Michaels is on top in guard.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kane is on top in guard.
Michaels is trying to keep Kane in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that fourth 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!
Kane tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michaels's waist but Michaels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
Kane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kane misses with a head shot.
Kane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to hold on but Kane postures up.
BOOM! Kane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Michaels?
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kane goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Michaels is on top in guard.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michaels manages to get himself to full guard.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
Kane throws a strike but Michaels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kane wants to sweep here but Michaels controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane controls Michaels momentarily but Michaels frees himself.
Michaels pushing down on Kane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kane tries to roll over but Michaels keeps him under control.
Kane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michaels has his hands clasped together around Kane's back. He's all about the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
Cole Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control from half guard but Michaels is working away.
Kane is just content to waste time from the top position. Michaels takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Merrick Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michaels postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merrick Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merrick Kane!
Merrick Kane is the new super heavyweight champion!
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