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G.I. MMA - 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tank Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tank Johnson.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tank Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tank Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tank Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
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.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Johnson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Tank Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tank Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Johnson catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bunson Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Chico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bunson Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Chico!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chico's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Turner as Chico shoots in.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Chico ducks down to avoid it.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turner lands a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner cracks Chico with a solid left hand.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chico throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Turner slips nicely into half guard.
Turner thows a huge punch but Chico dodges it nicely.
Turner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chico is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chico with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chico is trying to get back to full guard.
Chico looks gassed!
Turner controlling the action here.
Turner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Chico's head.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
Turner controlling the action here.
Turner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
Turner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turner is taking a breather. Chico says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turner controlling the action here.
Turner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chico has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner breaks from Chico's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turner controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunson Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner clinches.
Turner tightens his grip and picks Chico up, before dumping him to the ground. Chico manages to land in guard.
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chico looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turner passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner happy to just control the position for now.
Chico is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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.
Turner stands up and beckons Chico to his feet.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chico takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Turner decides to stand back up. Turner steps back and let's Chico get back to his feet.
Chico walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Chico ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chico quickly recovers to half guard.
Turner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chico wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
Chico on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turner connects with a nice short shot to Chico's temple.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
Turner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Turner controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chico takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Chico is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Turner with the ground and pound from mount.
Turner landing punches.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chico in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turner cracks Chico with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunson Turner dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Turner cracks the inside of Chico's front leg.
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bunson Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner controlling from mount.
Turner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Turner landing punches.
Chico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Chico but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chico can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Turner unloading with bombs!
Turner breaks from Chico's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chico in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turner controlling from the full mount.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chico can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Chico that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner controlling from mount.
Turner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chico is in a horrible position here. Turner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turner with shots to the head and body - Chico looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner controlling the pace for now.
Turner landing punches.
Turner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chico in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bunson Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Chico is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner landing strikes from the mount.
Frank Chico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunson Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunson Turner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christipher Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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236 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christipher Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Moukako!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moukako shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Moukako throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moukako is in Armstrong's guard.
Moukako works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Moukako throws a big right hand that misses.
Moukako working some strikes from top position.
Moukako wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Moukako drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moukako jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moukako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moukako slips nicely into half guard.
Moukako is trying for a kimura here. Armstrong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Moukako wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Moukako!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushinori Tanagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into the arena with RockStarr blaring out of the sound system. Lyoto Machida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yushinori Tanagawa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yushinori Tanagawa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanagawa circles away.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Machida throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanagawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machida is in Tanagawa's guard.
Machida stays in close to Tanagawa's body and controls the position.
Tanagawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Machida won't allow Tanagawa to sweep him here.
Machida prevents Tanagawa from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machida won't allow Tanagawa to sweep him here.
Machida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanagawa on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Lyoto Machida wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Machida looks for a takedown but Tanagawa sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanagawa slaps away a takedown attempt from Machida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tanagawa is being controlled here.
Tanagawa tries to buck Machida off but Machida is having none of it.
Tanagawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tanagawa tries to buck Machida off but Machida is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida happy to just control the position for now.
Tanagawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machida off and has taken his back!
Tanagawa not allowing Machida to control his hands.
Machida can't escape the position.
Tanagawa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machida has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Machida trying to control the hands but Tanagawa won't let him.
Tanagawa controlling well, preventing Machida from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida fending off the submission attempt from Tanagawa.
Machida fending off the submission attempt from Tanagawa.
Tanagawa throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Machida!
Tanagawa missing with strikes.
Machida defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Machida can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanagawa looking for the RNC.
Machida tries to roll but Tanagawa sticks to his back.
Tanagawa looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida holding both Tanagawa 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tanagawa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Machida finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yushinori Tanagawa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tanagawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a takedown into side control.
Tanagawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Tanagawa sneaks back into half guard.
Tanagawa tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
Tanagawa moves into full guard.
Machida won't allow Tanagawa to sweep him here.
Tanagawa working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Tanagawa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Machida puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tanagawa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tanagawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Machida.
Machida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Machida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanagawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tanagawa wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
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.
Machida decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tanagawa fails with the takedown
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tanagawa won't be happy with that.
Tanagawa is looking to regain half guard here but Machida keeps moving and retains side control.
Machida stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yushinori Tanagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanagawa has his takedown stuffed
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tanagawa really felt that one!
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yushinori Tanagawa.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanagawa wants to clinch
and Machida counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanagawa missing with knees to the body.
Machida pulls guard effortlessly.
Tanagawa trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Tanagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tanagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanagawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tanagawa has Machida in his guard.
Machida trying to control but Tanagawa is working from the bottom.
Tanagawa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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.
Machida wants to control from the top but Tanagawa keeps moving.
Tanagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tanagawa's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lyoto Machida.
Machida lands a high kick!
Tanagawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanagawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tanagawa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tanagawa enables Machida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tanagawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanagawa wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tanagawa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Machida trying to control from half guard but Tanagawa is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanagawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tanagawa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Machida puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tanagawa tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida prevents Tanagawa from improving his position.
Tanagawa taking some punishment here, with Machida in his half guard.
Tanagawa moves into full guard.
Tanagawa is striking from the bottom but Machida uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Machida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Machida there.
Machida trying to pass the guard but Tanagawa defending well.
Tanagawa is looking to control Machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tanagawa avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanagawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanagawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tanagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lyoto Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanagawa prevents Machida from standing back up.
Machida trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machida is pressing down on Tanagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tanagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanagawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tanagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machida parries the strikes from Tanagawa easily there. Tanagawa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machida to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanagawa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tanagawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanagawa tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida wants to control but Tanagawa postures up.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
Tanagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyoto Machida.
Well Machida 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jacobs lands strikes from half guard.
Jacobs is trying to control. Andres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura here.
Jacobs is trying to control the action in half guard but Andres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Andres is defending well.
Andres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacobs wants to work for an arm triangle but Andres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacobs is pressing down on Andres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andres is holding on for now.
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres trying to hold on to Jacobs's head to control him but Jacobs postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura but Andres is defending well.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs is working for a kimura but Andres is defending it quite comfortably.
Andres actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Andres could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jacobs has cracked it and Andres is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's entrance music is We Steady Mobbin!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Drysdale's choice of entrance music: Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago stuffs the takedown.
Drysdale fails with the takedown.
Drago forces Drysdale back against the cage and clinches.
Drysdale wants a takedown.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Drysdale.
Drysdale drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drysdale is working for takedown but Drago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drago jumps into guard, dragging Drysdale to the mat.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet.
Drago is pulling down on Drysdale's head to control his posture.
Drago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drysdale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drago trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Khal Drago.
Drago throws a right hand that Drysdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Drysdale also avoids with ease.
Drago throws a combination. Drysdale tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khal Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with the combination.
Drago looks to land a combination but Drysdale avoids it well.
Drago tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drago wants it to stay on the feet.
Drysdale shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drysdale shoots for a double leg takedown but Drago sprawls well. He's pushed Drysdale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drago tries to clinch but Drysdale moves out of range.
Drysdale fails with the takedown.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense.
Drysdale looks gassed!
Drysdale shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drysdale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago is looking to clinch.
Drago stuffs the takedown attempt from Drysdale. Drysdale gets slowly back to his feet.
Drago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drago jabs Drysdale right on the nose. Drysdale blinks but takes it well.
Drago tries to clinch but Drysdale moves out of range.
Drago stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drysdale somewhat.
Drago clinches.
Drago manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drago's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drago as he avoids it easily.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drysdales head.
Drago gets control of Drysdale's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drysdale wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drysdale on the ground.
Drysdale advances to half guard.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.
Drago desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
Drago is trying to maintain the position but Drysdale is very close to passing his half guard.
Drago won't allow Drysdale to pass to mount.
Drago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drysdale is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.
Drago moves into full guard.
Drago working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Drysdale has passed into half guard!
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Drysdale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to improve his position but Drysdale is controlling well.
Drago trying to control but Drysdale postures up.
Drago is controlling Drysdale's trapped leg to prevent Drysdale from advancing to side control.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Khal Drago wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Drago wants to clinch up but Drysdale keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drysdale.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drysdale.
Drago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drysdale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drago tries to avoid it but Drysdale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drago to the ground. Drago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Drysdale.
Drago throws a series of punches but Drysdale moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Drysdale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drysdale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drago 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drysdale.
Drysdale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
Drago is looking to clinch.
Drago tries to clinch but Drysdale is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago moves into the clinch successfully.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Drysdale.
Drysdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drysdale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drysdale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drago pinned against the cage. Drago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drago tries to clinch there but Drysdale circles away.
Drago doesn't manage to clinch there - Drysdale circles away.
Khal Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago is looking to clinch but Drysdale is avoiding it.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drysdale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago tries to clinch there but Drysdale circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drysdale fails with a takedown attempt.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense.
Drysdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago tries to clinch but Drysdale moves out of range.
Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago manages to break the clinch.
Drysdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drago circles away.
Drysdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drysdale circles away quickly and effectively.
Drysdale is trying desperately to land a takedown but Drago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Drysdale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drago keeping full guard, as Drysdale tries to pass.
Drago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ground and pound from Drago.
Drago drops an elbow to the side of Drysdale's head.
Drago wants to stand but Drysdale has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago working the head and body with strikes.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago drops an elbow to the side of Drysdale's head.
Drago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drysdale trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago winds up and cracks Drysdale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drysdale's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drago clearly takes 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.
Drago tries to bum rush Drysdale with a series of wild strikes but Drysdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago tries to clinch up but Drysdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drago tries to clinch up.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drago darts in and clinches Drysdale up against the cage.
Drysdale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drysdale is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Drago pushes Drysdale up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago jumps guard and drags Drysdale to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drysdale is one step ahead there.
Drago has Drysdale pulled in close to control his posture.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drysdale defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drysdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drysdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drysdale wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Drago throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Drago working for a triangle but Drysdale defends it easily.
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drysdale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drysdale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drysdale defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago 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.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Drysdale postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drago is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drysdale, into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drago had his way with Robert Drysdale in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Drago misses with a leg kick.
Drysdale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drago is trying to defend but Drysdale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drysdale seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Drago controlling the position for now.
Drysdale is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.
Drysdale is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago trying to control but Drysdale postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drago is holding on to half guard well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Khal Drago.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drago but Drago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drysdale shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drysdale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drysdale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drago pinned against the cage. Drago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Drysdale.
Drago instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drysdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Drysdale shoots in.
Drago misses with the combination.
Drysdale shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khal Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drago wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drysdale.
Drago scores with a one two! Drysdale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drysdale gets tackled into the cage by Drago. Drago maintains the clinch.
Drago jumps guard.
Drago trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago has his foot on Drysdale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drysdale works his way back into a safe position though.
Robert Drysdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Drysdale is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khal Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drago 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Drago!
Khal Drago retains his light heavyweight title!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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