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Syn' 169: Bob Marley 420 Fest PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diggs's choice of entrance music: IM ALL IN. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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221 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diggs thows a leg kick but Soszynski checks it
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soszynski tries to clinch
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
Soszynski clinches with his opponent.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diggs.
Diggs tries to circle away but Soszynski has him pinned against the cage.
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
Diggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soszynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Soszynski tries to clinch but Diggs moves away
and Diggs counters with a thumping low kick.
Diggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soszynski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs throws a body punch but Soszynski moves out of range.
Diggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soszynski. That did some damage!
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Soszynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soszynski misses the shot to the body.
Moses Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soszynski shoots in for a double leg but Diggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Soszynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggs pinned against the cage. Diggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Diggs finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soszynski tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Soszynski throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Soszynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soszynski is breathing heavily.
Diggs clobbers Soszynski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a shot to the body.
Diggs thuds his right hand into Soszynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diggs catches Soszynski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soszynski is rocked!
Diggs looks to throw a body kick
and Soszynski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diggs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski avoids the attempt from Diggs to control.
Soszynski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diggs has worked his arm free - good work by Diggs!
Diggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soszynski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Soszynski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diggs is looking for a sweep.
Soszynski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggs, who protects the arm well.
Diggs wants to control but Soszynski postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soszynski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soszynski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soszynski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diggs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Soszynski's guard! Nice work there by Diggs!
Diggs wants to stand but Soszynski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soszynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soszynski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diggs is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soszynski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diggs passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Soszynski counters with a shoot takedown. Diggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Soszynski is fighting to break Diggs's control of his arms but Diggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Soszynski wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soszynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soszynski slips nicely into half guard.
Soszynski trying to mount his opponent but Diggs defends it.
Diggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soszynski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diggs trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs is not content to let Soszynski control the position.
Soszynski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diggs!
Soszynski looking to ground and pound but Diggs is blocking nicely.
Diggs has given up his back here. Will Soszynski look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Soszynski keeps control of the position as Diggs tries to break free.
Soszynski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs avoids the strikes from Soszynski.
Diggs manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Diggs.
Soszynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soszynski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diggs dives on top into guard.
Diggs stands up and waves to Soszynski to follow him.
Soszynski fails with the takedown.
Soszynski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soszynski tries for a takedown but Diggs circles away easily
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzys Soszynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Soszynski saw that one coming.
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Diggs finds it's target.
Diggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soszynski.
Diggs keeps Soszynski at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Diggs. No joy for Soszynski on that attempt.
Soszynski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soszynski somewhat.
Diggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diggs 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.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Soszynski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diggs scores with a jab to the body.
Moses Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs dips to his left and cracks Soszynski with an uppercut!
Soszynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soszynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggs.
Krzys Soszynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soszynski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Soszynski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moses Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Soszynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soszynski takes one to the chin there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs throws a push kick but Soszynski slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Diggs misses
and Soszynski moves into the clinch.
Soszynski tightens his grip and picks Diggs up, before dumping him to the ground. Diggs manages to land in guard.
Diggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soszynski is one step ahead there.
Soszynski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soszynski wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Diggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soszynski is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski postures up in Diggs's guard and throws a big left but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs has his hands on Soszynski's head, controlling the position.
Soszynski 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.
Soszynski pushing down on Diggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diggs is staying active underneath Soszynski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soszynski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggs is just riding it out for now. Soszynski eventually gives up the hold.
Soszynski wants to pass to mount but Diggs is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soszynski is trying to control the action in half guard but Diggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soszynski seems to be looking for submissions.
Diggs wants to improve his position but Soszynski is controlling well.
Soszynski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soszynski wants to pass to mount but Diggs is defending the position.
Diggs is not content to let Soszynski control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soszynski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Soszynski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diggs's thigh. Diggs counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Diggs wants to sweep here but Soszynski controlling him for the moment.
Krzys Soszynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs trying to keep a closed guard but Soszynski is proving a slippery customer.
Soszynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krzys Soszynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Diggs keeping full guard, as Soszynski tries to pass.
Diggs trying to keep a closed guard but Soszynski is proving a slippery customer.
Soszynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soszynski wants to pass the guard but Diggs is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soszynski throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soszynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soszynski.
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 Krzys Soszynski.
I think Diggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Moses Diggs!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Moses Diggs!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Moses Diggs!
Moses Diggs wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Harris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T.I. - I'm Back . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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148 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Harris Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Goat!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris Jr throws out a leg kick but Goat moves out of range and Harris Jr only half commits.
Harris Jr slips a jab from Goat.
A slow jab from Harris Jr misses its intended target.
Harris Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Goat is looking to score with low kicks.
Clifford Harris Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Goat circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat dives in and grabs Harris Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris Jr pushes down on Goat's head and hops out.
Harris Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Goat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harris Jr's knee momentarily.
Harris Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Harris Jr thows a leg kick but Goat checks it
and Goat counters with a single leg into guard. Harris Jr didn't expect that.
Goat trying to control but Harris Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat chips away with some ground and pound.
Goat trying to control but Harris Jr is working from the bottom.
Goat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goat advances to half guard.
Goat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goat thows a huge punch but Harris Jr dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Goat from advancing position.
Goat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harris Jr tries to get to full guard but Goat has control of the leg.
Goat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Goat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harris Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goat drops an elbow to the side of Harris Jr's head.
Harris Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris Jr tries a low kick but Goat avoids it.
Harris Jr misses with a leg kick
and Goat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goat distracts Harris Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris Jr is keeping the position for now.
Harris Jr keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully.
Goat 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris Jr keeping full guard, as Goat tries to pass.
Goat trying to control but Harris Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billy Goat.
Harris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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.
Harris Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Goat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Goat throws a body kick the misses
and Harris Jr counters with a leg kick.
Harris Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goat on the side of the head.
No luck for Goat with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Goat with that takedown attempt.
Harris Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Goat counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harris Jr!
Harris Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goat.
Goat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harris Jr because Goat loaded up on that one.
Goat landing strikes from the mount.
Goat wants to control the pace but Harris Jr is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harris Jr?
Goat with the ground and pound from mount.
Goat working Harris Jr over with strikes here.
Harris Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Harris Jr wants to hold on but Goat pushes him away.
Goat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris Jr working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Goat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goat scores with a kick to the body.
Harris Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Harris Jr is predictable there
and Goat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris Jr won't be happy with that.
Harris Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Goat is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Harris Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goat throws a strike aimed at the side of Harris Jr's head but Harris Jr avoids it well.
Harris Jr wants to get back to his feet but Goat drags him back down.
Harris Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Billy Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris Jr is not content to let Goat control the position.
Goat wants to control for a moment but Harris Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
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.
Harris Jr is trying to stand up here but Goat is controlling him well.
Goat wants to take a breather but Harris Jr is having none of it.
Harris Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Harris Jr throws a leg kick
and Goat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harris Jr's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris Jr won't be happy with that.
Harris Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goat.
Goat working the head with strikes.
Harris Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goat.
Harris Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Harris Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harris Jr to see if he's OK.
Goat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harris Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Goat trying to control the position but Harris Jr is working away.
Goat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Goat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clifford Harris Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Harris Jr's face as Goat controls the position.
Goat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris Jr keeps working.
Goat working the ground and pound but Harris Jr is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Billy Goat!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Billy Goat!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Billy Goat!
Billy Goat wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffs comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed. Rothschild has chosen The Light as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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201 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bancroft Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild misses with a body kick.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spliffs tries a head kick but it misses.
Spliffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
Donk. Spliffs catches Rothschild right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Spliffs misses.
Rothschild walks into a jab.
Rothschild walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spliffs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spliffs misses with a head kick.
Spliffs throws a solid leg kick but Rothschild takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spliffs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rothschild wants to clinch.
Spliffs misses with a leg kick.
Spliffs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rothschild throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Rothschild misses its intended target.
Rothschild fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spliffs is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spliffs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rothschild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rothschild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spliffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spliffs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rothschild circles away quickly and effectively.
Rothschild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spliffs throws out the jab.
Rothschild tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Spliffs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spliffs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spliffs throws a leg kick
and Rothschild counters with a nice body kick.
Rothschild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spliffs misses with a low kick as Rothschild jumps back.
Rothschild throws a sloppy head kick and Spliffs moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Spliffs finds it's way through Rothschild's defenses.
Spliffs throws the left hand but Rothschild avoids the punch easily.
Rothschild throws a head kick that half lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Spliffs blocks the leg kick.
Rothschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spliffs.
Rothschild connects with an inside leg kick.
Spliffs throws out a leg kick but Rothschild moves out of range and Spliffs only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spliffs counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rothschild.
Rothschild fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rothschild - that will leave a mark!
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses
and Spliffs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spliffs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rothschild counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rothschild throws an overhand right that lands on Spliffs's shoulder, as Spliffs tries to avoid the shot.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
Spliffs tries to work over Rothschild's front leg with a kick but Rothschild checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bancroft Rothschild will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spliffs ducks right into an uppercut from Rothschild.
Spliffs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spliffs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rothschild checks it well.
Spliffs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild tries to clinch but Spliffs is having none of it.
Rothschild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spliffs's corner calls for a 1-2. Spliffs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spliffs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rothschild looks to throw a body kick
and Rothschild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rothschild!
A low kick from Rothschild misses
and Spliffs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spliffs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rothschild throws a body kick the misses
and Spliffs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rothschild's knee momentarily.
Spliffs misses with a right hand
and Rothschild counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rothschild misses with a body punch
and Spliffs counters with a leg kick.
Spliffs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spliffs's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Spliffs duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spliffs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Spliffs. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild is looking to clinch.
Spliffs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rothschild is breathing heavily.
Rothschild misses with a leg kick
and Spliffs counters with a nice uppercut.
Rolen Spliffs is winning the standup battle so far.
Spliffs throws a leg kick which misses Rothschild's front leg but catches the back leg as Rothschild tries to avoid it.
Spliffs misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs lands a body shot.
Spliffs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spliffs throws a leg kick but Rothschild checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spliffs.
Rothschild throws a lazy uppercut
and Spliffs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Spliffs.
Nice defenses there by Rothschild.
Spliffs misses with a right hand
and Rothschild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
Rothschild moves away from the strike by Spliffs.
Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Spliffs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spliffs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rothschild. Rothschild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spliffs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothschild is looking to land body kicks.
Spliffs misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolen Spliffs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Spliffs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rothschild scores with a leg kick.
Spliffs throws a low kick but Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Spliffs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rothschild.
Spliffs lands a leg kick that knocks Rothschild off balance momentarily.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Spliffs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spliffs misses with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rothschild in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spliffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothschild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs lands a really nice looking cross but Rothschild seems unphased.
Rothschild has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rothschild there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rothschild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spliffs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spliffs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spliffs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rothschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothschild attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bancroft Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rothschild throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spliffs misses with a body shot
and Rothschild counters with an inside leg kick.
Rothschild takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spliffs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothschild can pounce on him.
Rothschild swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spliffs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliffs checks a leg kick.
Rothschild is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rothschild.
A big right from Spliffs misses.
Rothschild throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rothschild slips under a jab.
Spliffs digs a good hook to Rothschild's body.
Rothschild takes one to the side of the head.
Rothschild slips under a jab from Spliffs.
Rothschild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rothschild takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spliffs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rothschild attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Spliffs. That snapped Rothschild's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses
and Spliffs counters with a nice body shot.
Spliffs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolen Spliffs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spliffs 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Rolen Spliffs!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Rolen Spliffs!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Rolen Spliffs!
Rolen Spliffs wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rhakesh Alhazred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Nara (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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhakesh Alhazred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Nara!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alhazred throws a looping overhand right but Nara ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Alhazred misses
and Nara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rhakesh Alhazred has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Alhazred.
Nara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alhazred as he avoids it easily.
Alhazred throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alhazred throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alhazred misses with a left hand
and Nara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nara is trying to control the action in half guard but Alhazred is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nara is looking to advance position but Alhazred won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nara controlling the action here.
Nara wants to free his trapped foot but Alhazred is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nara is trying to control. Alhazred wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alhazred wants to get back to full guard.
Alhazred on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alhazred tries to get out of the position.
Nara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alhazred knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alhazred trying to hold on to Nara's head to control him but Nara postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alhazred throws a body kick that misses.
Alhazred throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alhazred keeping full guard, as Nara tries to pass.
Nara drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nara seems to have locked his on tight now - Alhazred screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nara, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shin Nara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hydraulix 13.5 - D.A.V.E. the Drummer & Alex Calver kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Killian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Killian.
Killian misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Killian has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Killian is keeping the position.
Gracie stops Killian from standing up.
Killian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Killian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killian trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Killian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dace Killian wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Killian throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie trying to control but Killian is working from the bottom.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Killian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Killian keeps moving.
Killian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Killian.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dace Killian.
Killian misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Killian moved out of range nicely.
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.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Killian looking for a sweep. Not yet Killian, not yet.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Killian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Killian.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Killian keeps moving.
Killian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Dace Killian wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Killian scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Killian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Killian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Killian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Killian counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killian prevents a body shot from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Dace Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
Killian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killian stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Killian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killian.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Killian blocks an uppercut.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Killian digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie has Killian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Killian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian is stalling here.
Gracie wants to stall.
Killian tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Killian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Killian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Killian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie has Killian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Killian on the inside.
Killian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Killian controls the action.
Gracie wants to stall.
Killian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian stalling against the cage.
Killian looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Killian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killian looking to stall.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Killian tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Killian.
Gracie avoiding damage as Killian throws knees to the body.
Killian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie is looking to control Killian's arms but Killian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Killian.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killian taking a breather.
Killian digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Killian.
Killian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killian throws a head punch that misses.
Killian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Killian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killian prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie gets through Killian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Killian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dace Killian 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killian swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Killian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Killian in his guard.
Killian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie 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.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian advances to half guard.
Killian trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Killian won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Killian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Dace Killian wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Killian tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killian's hands.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Killian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Killian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killian wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Killian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killian closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian connects with a jab.
Killian moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Killian counters by clinching up.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Killian.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Killian.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Killian gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Killian avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Killian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killian scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killian gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Dace Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
Killian misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian lands a shoulder strike.
Killian takes a shot to the head.
Killian with a knee to the head.
Killian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killian obliges.
Killian stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Killian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Killian.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Killian holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Killian.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killian obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killian scores with a knee to the head.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is rocked!
Killian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dace Killian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killian 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Dace Killian!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Dace Killian!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Dace Killian!
Dace Killian wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaVey has chosen Deicide - Scars of the Crucifix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Anton Hammer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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217 lbs
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210 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas LaVey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a leg kick
letting LaVey counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hammer misses
and LaVey counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
LaVey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by LaVey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Hammer misses
and LaVey counters with a head kick. That will keep Hammer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer thows a leg kick but LaVey checks it
and LaVey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer tries to land a body kick
and LaVey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammer's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaVey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaVey stays in close to Hammer's body and controls the position.
Hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing LaVey from controlling successfully.
LaVey wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
LaVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaVey controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lucas LaVey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A low kick from Hammer is predictable there
and LaVey counters with a nice kick to the body.
LaVey thows a leg kick but Hammer checks it
and Hammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hammer throws a lazy head kick
and LaVey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Hammer misses
and LaVey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Hammer
and LaVey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammer thinking.
LaVey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammer counters with a body kick that stops LaVey in his tracks momentarily.
A low kick from Hammer misses
and LaVey counters with a body kick that stops Hammer in his tracks momentarily.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
LaVey misses with a low kick.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LaVey scores with a head kick. Hammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LaVey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and LaVey settles back down.
A good leg kick by LaVey.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and LaVey counters with an outside leg kick.
LaVey connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaVey throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a nice uppercut.
LaVey throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Hammer slips a straight right by LaVey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by LaVey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaVey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands.
Anton Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaVey wants to land a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
A low kick from Hammer is predictable there
and LaVey counters with a leg kick.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick
and LaVey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hammer's knee momentarily.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaVey connects with a leg kick. Hammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaVey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hammer's calf.
LaVey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LaVey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hammer if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas LaVey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LaVey can pounce on him.
Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
LaVey misses the shot to the body.
Hammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LaVey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for LaVey.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a solid body kick.
Lucas LaVey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaVey throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and LaVey moves out of range easily.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a good low kick that Hammer was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaVey.
LaVey cracks Hammer with an open hand slap.
Hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from LaVey.
Hammer looks to throw a body kick
and LaVey counters with a head kick. That will keep Hammer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hammer tries to move into range but LaVey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer avoids the body shot from LaVey.
Hammer lands a head kick. LaVey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
LaVey throws a lazy body kick
and Hammer counters with a nice low kick that buckles LaVey's knee momentarily.
Hammer scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaVey counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer thuds his shin into the meat of LaVey's side.
LaVey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammer moves forwards but LaVey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LaVey misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and LaVey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Hammer is predictable there
and LaVey counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from LaVey misses
and Hammer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
LaVey throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
LaVey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammer on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and LaVey counters with a nice body kick.
Hammer throws a lazy head kick
and LaVey counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a nice leg kick.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LaVey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaVey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaVey cracks the inside of Hammer's front leg.
LaVey misses with a head kick.
Hammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hammer looks for the body kick but LaVey saw that one coming.
LaVey swings widly with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice leg kick.
LaVey is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looks to throw a body kick
and LaVey counters with a low kick, right behind Hammer 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hammer slips under a jab from LaVey.
A low kick from Hammer misses
and LaVey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hammer misses with the body kick
and LaVey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Hammer is predictable there
and LaVey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
LaVey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer thows a leg kick but LaVey checks it
and LaVey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LaVey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammer doesn't seem bothered though.
LaVey sizes up Hammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas LaVey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by LaVey.
Hammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and LaVey counters with a one-two to the body.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaVey.
A leg kick checked by Hammer.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
LaVey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. LaVey really felt that one!
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by LaVey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LaVey.
Hammer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LaVey, right into the meat.
LaVey punishes Hammer's body with a nice straight punch.
LaVey misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer tries to land a body kick
and LaVey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer thows a leg kick but LaVey checks it
and LaVey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LaVey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick by Hammer misses
and LaVey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaVey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaVey.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and LaVey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaVey lands a glancing blow to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LaVey throws a leg kick which misses Hammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammer tries to avoid it.
Anton Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaVey scores with a leg kick.
LaVey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from LaVey.
Nice uppercut lands for LaVey. That snapped Hammer's head back.
Hammer throws a body kick the misses
and LaVey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
LaVey cracks the inside of Hammer's front leg.
LaVey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LaVey connects with a single shot there.
LaVey throws a sloppy head kick
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
LaVey tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hammer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot by LaVey.
LaVey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaVey.
LaVey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
LaVey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from LaVey.
LaVey throws a leg kick but Hammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
LaVey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammer was covering up waiting for the punch and LaVey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
LaVey trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey stands and throws Hammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hammer is not content to let LaVey control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas LaVey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaVey 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lucas LaVey!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lucas LaVey!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lucas LaVey!
Lucas LaVey wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Great Tonying (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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276 lbs
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Great Tonying!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonying.
Tonying lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tonying counter with a right hand.
Tonying throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Tonying throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Tonying's head but Tonying sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonying manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tonying misses.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonying connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonying misses with a looping right.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonying.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Tonying jumps back.
The Great Tonying is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tonying sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Tonying digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Tonying swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Tonying leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Tonying moves out of range easily.
Tonying throws a shot to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a low kick but Tonying moves out of range easily.
Tonying throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonying. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonying connects with a looping right hand.
Tonying misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Tonying stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Tonying was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonying throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Tonying scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonying throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Tonying scores with a punch to the head.
Tonying throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonying looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Tonying drops Johnson with a nice combination! Tonying dives into Johnson's guard, looking to finish!
Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonying controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Tonying tries to pass.
Tonying wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Tonying passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to control Tonying's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is not content to let Tonying control the position.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonying.
Tonying wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tonying is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Great Tonying dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Tonying slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson shoots in but Tonying avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonying counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Tonying.
Tonying scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonying is out of range.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Tonying misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Tonying.
Tonying lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonying lands a right hook to the body.
Tonying is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Tonying will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tonying connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tonying does no damage.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonying finish him?
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Johnson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tonying presses forward with punches and knees until Johnson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Johnson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Great Tonying!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chigurh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chigurh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kvelertak-Mjod. Puno is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fidel Entry Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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29
277 lbs
26 - 5 - 0 |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Chigurh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fidel Puno!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chigurh tries to clinch but Puno moves away
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chigurh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chigurh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chigurh tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
Puno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chigurh counters with a good, hard body kick but Puno shrugs it off.
Chigurh tries to clinch but Puno is having none of it.
Puno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chigurh throws a good cross that connects.
Chigurh thuds a left hand into Puno's body.
Chigurh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chigurh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chigurh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chigurh jabs Puno right on the nose. Puno blinks but takes it well.
Chigurh misses with a hook.
Chigurh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chigurh is out of range and Puno settles back down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Puno.
A head kick by Chigurh misses
and Puno counters with an inside leg kick.
Chigurh throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Chigurh slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Puno throws a sloppy body shot
and Chigurh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Puno blocks a head kick by Chigurh.
Puno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Puno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chigurh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chigurh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anton Chigurh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chigurh as he jumps to the side.
Chigurh tries to clinch but Puno moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chigurh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chigurh scores with a leg kick.
Chigurh tries to clinch
and Puno counters with a one-two to the body.
Chigurh throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Chigurh feints and then cracks Puno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puno down.
Chigurh connects with a leg kick. Puno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chigurh moves to clinch but Puno breaks away
and Puno counters with a nice body kick.
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chigurh throws out a leg kick but Puno moves out of range and Chigurh only half commits.
Chigurh thuds his shin into the meat of Puno's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chigurh.
Puno looks gassed!
Chigurh throws a leg kick which misses Puno's front leg but catches the back leg as Puno tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno moves out of range as Chigurh throws a body kick.
Puno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chigurh misses with a head kick.
Puno moves away from the strike by Chigurh.
A solid body kick from Puno.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chigurh.
Chigurh with a hook.
Chigurh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puno has time to react.
Chigurh tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Chigurh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chigurh scores with a spinning back kick!
Chigurh tries to clinch but Puno moves out of range.
Chigurh forces Puno back against the cage and clinches.
Chigurh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Chigurh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puno letting Chigurh take a breather here.
Puno has had enough of the clinch but Chigurh keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Chigurh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puno has had enough of the clinch but Chigurh keeps him there for the moment.
Puno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chigurh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puno blocks it with crossed arms.
Puno managing to block the knees to the body from Chigurh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chigurh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puno up against the cage.
Chigurh throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chigurh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Puno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chigurh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chigurh is out of range and Puno settles back down.
Chigurh throws a head kick that misses
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
Chigurh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puno's calf.
Puno connects with a leg kick. Chigurh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Puno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chigurh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chigurh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puno throws a hook but Chigurh avoids it easily.
Chigurh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anton Chigurh is winning the standup battle so far.
Puno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy body kick from Chigurh
and Puno counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Chigurh
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno shoots in but no luck this time.
Chigurh throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chigurh throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chigurh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puno.
Chigurh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Puno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Puno throwing shots but Chigurh is blocking nicely.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Chigurh is defending well.
Chigurh wants to get back to full guard.
Puno trying to control the action but Chigurh is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigurh is looking to improve his position.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chigurh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chigurh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puno.
Chigurh is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigurh is working hard here to advance position.
Chigurh is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Chigurh wants to get back to his feet.
Chigurh is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chigurh avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Puno throws a sloppy head kick and Chigurh moves out of range easily.
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chigurh looks to throw a body kick
and Puno counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Chigurh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anton Chigurh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chigurh is looking to clinch but Puno is avoiding it.
Chigurh 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.
Fidel Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Puno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chigurh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chigurh.
Puno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chigurh counters with a body kick that stops Puno in his tracks momentarily.
Puno walks into a stiff left hand from Chigurh.
Puno gets tackled into the cage by Chigurh. Chigurh maintains the clinch.
Puno controlling the action here for a moment.
Chigurh scores a nice knee to the body.
Puno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chigurh.
Chigurh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigurh trying to control the position but instead, Puno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chigurh into the cage.
Chigurh missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puno being controlled against the cage.
Puno tries to pull guard but Chigurh holds him up against the cage and eventually Puno drops back down to his feet.
Puno misses with the head strike.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Chigurh tries to land knees in the clinch but Puno avoids the damage to the body.
Chigurh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puno is keeping busy.
Chigurh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chigurh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chigurh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puno trying to stall but Chigurh improves his position.
Puno lands a nice elbow.
Puno is trying to break the clinch but Chigurh is controlling him.
Puno tries to land knees in the clinch but Chigurh avoids the damage to the body.
Chigurh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chigurh thuds his shin into the meat of Puno's side.
Chigurh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puno's sensitive parts.
Chigurh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puno avoids the head kick by Chigurh.
Puno wants to slow Chigurh down by chopping away at his legs.
Puno tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno avoids a kick to the body.
Chigurh throws a series of punches but Puno avoids them all with ease.
Chigurh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chigurh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Chigurh.
Puno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chigurh but Chigurh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chigurh. Puno shrugs it off though.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Chigurh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chigurh scoring well with a low kick there.
Puno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chigurh 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.
Chigurh closes the distance and clinches.
Puno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chigurh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Fidel Puno has been cut.
Puno has hold of one of Chigurh's legs. Chigurh is fighting the takedown attempt but Puno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chigurh wants to sweep but no luck.
Chigurh controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself.
Puno prevents Chigurh from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno trying to control but Chigurh is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chigurh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chigurh 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Anton Chigurh!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Anton Chigurh!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Anton Chigurh!
Anton Chigurh wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa comes to the cage accompanied by Faint. Stark has chosen Cmon Feel The Noise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lee Villa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Villa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Stark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Villa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stark throws a low kick but Villa avoids it.
Villa slips a straight right by Stark.
Villa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark misses with an uppercut
enabling Villa to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Villa counters with a right hand to the body.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark looks to throw a body kick
and Villa counters with a stiff right hand.
Villa misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Villa, right into the meat.
Villa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is looking to clinch but Villa is avoiding it.
Villa throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Villa misses with a low kick.
Villa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Villa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Villa swinging wildly here.
Stark lands a right hook to the body.
Stark tries to clinch up
and Villa counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark avoids the body shot from Villa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Stark cracks Villa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Villa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Villa counters with a left and a right that stings Stark.
Villa tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Villa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Villa wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Villa moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Villa throws a leg kick
and Stark counters with a good low kick that Villa was not able to check.
Stark misses with a leg kick
and Villa counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa dodges the punch combination from Stark.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark throws a series of punches but Villa avoids them all with ease.
Stark slips a straight right by Villa.
Villa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stark counters with a nice kick to the body.
Villa closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark cracks Villa with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Villa is predictable there
and Stark counters with a one-two to the body.
Villa misses with a left hand
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Stark misses.
Villa checks the leg kick.
Villa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Villa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Villa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stark avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark misses with a hook
and Villa counters with a nice body kick.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Villa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Villa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Villa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stark checks a leg kick.
Villa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stark counters with a nice uppercut.
Villa misses with a left hand
and Stark counters by moving into the clinch.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Villa pushes off an throws an elbow but Stark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stark is trying to stall.
Villa breaks from the clinch.
Villa misses with a leg kick
and Stark counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee Villa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villa wants to slow Stark down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee Villa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stark looks to land a left hand but Villa moved out of range nicely.
Villa scores with a leg kick.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villa.
Villa throws a leg kick
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Villa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villa clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stark.
Villa takes an elbow to the temple.
Villa is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark misses with a knee to the head.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Villa tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark dodges an elbow strike from Villa.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Villa working aggressively here.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Villa avoids it.
Villa blocks an elbow strike.
Villa missing with knees to the body.
Villa has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Villa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stark looking to throw knees to the head but Villa is blocking nicely.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Villa.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Villa missing with knees to the body.
Stark misses with an elbow strike.
Villa breaks from the clinch.
Villa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark tries to clinch there but Villa circles away.
Stark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Villa is out of range and Stark settles back down.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Villa counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
Stark slips under a jab from Villa.
A punch combination from Villa misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa misses with a left hand
and Stark counters with an inside leg kick.
Villa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villa motions for Stark to come forward. Villa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Villa throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Villa counters with a left to the body.
Villa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Villa misses with a kick to the body
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
Stark defending well as Villa loads up on a big left hand.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Villa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Villa misses with a looping left.
Villa throws a leg kick but Stark moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Villa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Villa counter with a right hand.
Stark moves out of range as Villa throws a body kick.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Villa is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Stark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Villa's calf.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Villa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Villa wants to land a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Villa. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Villa finds it's way round the side to connect with Stark's head.
Villa ducks right into an uppercut from Stark.
Villa misses with a double jab.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Villa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Villa scores with a punch to the head.
Villa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stark lands a head kick. Villa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Villa. Villa obviously looking to wear him down.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Villa misses with a body shot
and Stark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Villa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
Stark misses with a kick to the body
and Villa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking.
Stark thumps Villa with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Villa.
Villa throws a poor cross that misses
and Stark moves into the clinch.
Villa lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Stark.
Villa working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Villa.
Villa blocks an elbow strike.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Villa tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Stark working aggressively here.
Villa blocks an uppercut.
Villa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Villa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Villa misses
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Villa misses with an uppercut
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Villa is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Villa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Villa counters with a straight right hand.
Villa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Villa throws a sloppy body shot
and Stark counters with a three punch combo that has Villa backing up. Villa nods at Stark to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark lands with an uppercut that bounces Villa off the cage and back into rage.
Villa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark misses with a hook
and Villa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stark swings widly with a right hand
and Villa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Villa checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Villa clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Villa does no damage.
Villa misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villa.
Villa misses with a body shot
and Stark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Villa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Villa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villa manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Stark.
Stark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villa was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Villa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark throws a lazy body kick
and Villa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Villa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Villa throws an off balance right hand
and Stark counters by clinching up.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Villa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Villa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Villa fails to land.
Villa scores a nice knee to the body.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Villa.
Stark misses with some punches.
Villa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark avoids a wild elbow strike from Villa.
Villa scores a nice knee to the body.
Villa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stark is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark works on Villa's body with a couple of short punches.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Villa has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Villa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Villa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Villa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Villa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villa tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Villa just misses with a punch to the body.
Villa misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Villa throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark tries to clinch but Villa moves out of range.
Villa misses with a hook
enabling Stark to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark scores with a jab.
Villa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Villa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villa misses with a combination
and Stark counters with a big head kick but Villa shrugs it off.
Villa throws an off balance right hand
and Villa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
Villa misses with a double jab
and Stark counters with a head kick. That will keep Villa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Villa throws an elbow but misses.
Villa tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Villa.
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses with a hook.
Villa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Villa just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Villa eats them both and turns towards Stark to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stark throws a series of punches but Villa moves out of range.
Villa scores with the left hand. Stark knows he should have avoided that one.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villa manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Villa.
Villa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Villa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stark counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa throws a head kick that misses
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Villa rushes Stark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Stark.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Villa blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark lands an elbow that stopped Villa in his tracks for a moment.
Villa letting Stark take a breather here.
Stark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villa obliges.
Stark works on Villa's body with a couple of short punches.
Stark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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.
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!
Stark trying to control the position but instead, Villa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stark into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Villa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stark's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark stalling in the clinch but Villa improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Stark fails to land.
Lee Villa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stark lands a nice uppercut.
Stark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Villa is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Villa into the cage.
Villa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Villa wants to stall.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Villa blocks with his arms.
Stark digs a right hand underneath Villa's ribcage. Villa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Villa blocks a body shot from Stark.
Villa lands with a light punch inside.
Stark lands a knee to the head.
Stark taking a breather.
Stark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Villa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stark lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villa.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Villa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Villa wants to break free but Stark has control.
Villa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Villa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stark darts in and clinches Villa up against the cage.
Villa tries to stall but Stark uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Villa tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.
Villa trying to land knees to the body.
Stark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villa.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Villa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Villa 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lee Villa!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Thomas Stark!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lee Villa!
Lee Villa wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Led Zeppelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ripp Arrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeppelin comes to the cage accompanied by One 24. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Led Zeppelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ripp Arrm!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zeppelin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arrm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arrm swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zeppelin to counter with a crisp jab.
Zeppelin slips a jab and a cross from Arrm.
Arrm throws a looping overhand right but Zeppelin ducks down to avoid it.
Arrm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeppelin.
Donk. Zeppelin catches Arrm right on the button with a cross.
Arrm misses with an uppercut
and Zeppelin counters with a right hand to the body.
Zeppelin closes the distance but Arrm moves to the side
and Arrm counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arrm.
Arrm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arrm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zeppelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arrm looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arrm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeppelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arrm with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeppelin keeping moving, preventing Arrm from controlling successfully.
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.
Arrm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arrm wants to control from the top but Zeppelin keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zeppelin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arrm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arrm scores with a jab. Zeppelin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arrm misses with an uppercut. Zeppelin saw that one coming.
Arrm checks a leg kick.
Zeppelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Arrm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zeppelin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zeppelin throws an off balance right hand
and Arrm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zeppelin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm postures up in Zeppelin's guard and throws a big left but Zeppelin blocks it.
Arrm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeppelin is keeping the position for now.
Zeppelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arrm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arrm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arrm throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrm throws a strike but Zeppelin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arrm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zeppelin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Arrm wants to improve his position but Zeppelin is controlling well.
Arrm is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Arrm trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zeppelin manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Arrm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Arrm misses its intended target.
Arrm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zeppelin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arrm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeppelin.
Arrm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zeppelin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zeppelin keeping moving, preventing Arrm from controlling successfully.
Zeppelin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arrm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm thuds a left hand into Zeppelin's body.
Zeppelin lands a leg kick that knocks Arrm off balance momentarily.
Arrm throws an off balance right hand
and Zeppelin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Arrm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arrm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arrm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Led Zeppelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Zeppelin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arrm is working for takedown but Zeppelin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zeppelin lands a knee to the body.
Arrm wants to break free but Zeppelin has control.
Arrm is trying to break the clinch but Zeppelin has him pressed against the cage.
Zeppelin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Zeppelin.
Arrm is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeppelin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Zeppelin.
Still in the clinch, Arrm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zeppelin lands a body punch.
Zeppelin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zeppelin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin prevents a body shot from Arrm.
Still in the clinch, Zeppelin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zeppelin digs a right hand underneath Arrm's ribcage. Arrm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Zeppelin fails to land.
Zeppelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arrm backwards.
Zeppelin misses with the head strike.
Arrm takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ripp Arrm has been cut.
Zeppelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a nice uppercut.
Zeppelin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arrm takes a shot to the head.
Arrm misses with the head strike.
Zeppelin scores with a shot to the side of Arrm's head.
Zeppelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeppelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zeppelin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zeppelin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zeppelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zeppelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zeppelin lands a nice knee to the body.
Arrm takes an elbow to the temple.
Zeppelin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arrm's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin lands an elbow just above Arrm 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeppelin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arrm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeppelin lands a body punch.
Zeppelin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zeppelin throws a head punch that misses.
Zeppelin scores with a shot to the side of Arrm's head.
Zeppelin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zeppelin scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeppelin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeppelin lands a nice shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zeppelin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Arrm takes a shot to the head.
Zeppelin lands with a left to the head.
Arrm is trying to stall.
Zeppelin lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Ripp Arrm's cut even more.
Zeppelin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zeppelin lands a knee to the body.
Zeppelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zeppelin.
A body shot lands from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zeppelin fails to land.
Arrm misses with a body punch.
Arrm lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Zeppelin fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arrm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeppelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zeppelin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Arrm fails to land.
Zeppelin has a couple of punches blocked by Arrm.
Arrm blocks an uppercut.
Zeppelin lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeppelin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zeppelin lands an elbow that stopped Arrm in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Ripp Arrm's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arrm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arrm misses with a body punch.
Zeppelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arrm backwards.
Zeppelin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arrm can't break the clinch.
Zeppelin lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeppelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeppelin lands with a right to the head.
Zeppelin pushes Arrm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeppelin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripp Arrm's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zeppelin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Led Zeppelin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Arrm's cut.
That's time! Zeppelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zeppelin scoring well with a low kick there.
Arrm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zeppelin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arrm misses with a straight left.
Zeppelin lands a head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arrm, right into the meat.
Zeppelin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arrm throws the kick towards the body but Zeppelin avoids it.
Arrm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeppelin is looking to clinch.
Zeppelin is looking to land body kicks.
Zeppelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arrm was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeppelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeppelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arrm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zeppelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrm is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Zeppelin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arrm doesn't seem phased though.
Arrm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeppelin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arrm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A leg kick checked by Zeppelin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zeppelin avoids a kick to the body.
Arrm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zeppelin slips under a jab from Arrm.
A jab lands there for Zeppelin.
Zeppelin doesn't manage to clinch there - Arrm circles away.
Zeppelin is looking to clinch.
Zeppelin moves out of range as Arrm strikes.
Zeppelin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zeppelin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arrm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arrm swings widly with a right hand
and Zeppelin counters with a straight right hand.
Arrm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zeppelin counters with an inside leg kick.
Arrm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zeppelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeppelin, not yet.
Arrm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrm content to stall in guard here.
Arrm trying to control but Zeppelin is working from the bottom.
Zeppelin wants to get back to his feet but Arrm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arrm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm wants to control from the top but Zeppelin keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ripp Arrm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zeppelin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arrm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zeppelin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zeppelin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arrm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Zeppelin blocks the leg kick.
Zeppelin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zeppelin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arrm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arrm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zeppelin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arrm has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that half lands.
Led Zeppelin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeppelin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zeppelin lands a high kick!
Zeppelin connects with a single shot there.
Zeppelin throws a sloppy body shot
and Arrm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin loads up on a big right hand but Arrm slips the punch.
Zeppelin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zeppelin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that misses
and Arrm counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zeppelin wants to stand up but Arrm is controlling him.
Arrm trying to control but Zeppelin is working from the bottom.
Zeppelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Led Zeppelin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ripp Arrm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zeppelin misses the shot to the body.
Arrm scores with a jab. Zeppelin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arrm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zeppelin swivels and escapes.
Arrm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zeppelin throws a sloppy head kick and Arrm moves out of range easily.
Zeppelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arrm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zeppelin checks a leg kick.
Arrm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arrm stalling away here and it's allowed Zeppelin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Arrm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeppelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zeppelin wants to get back to his feet but Arrm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zeppelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zeppelin keeping moving, preventing Arrm from controlling successfully.
Arrm tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeppelin is retaining full guard.
Zeppelin keeping moving, preventing Arrm from controlling successfully.
Arrm wants to pass the guard but Zeppelin is keeping the position.
Ripp Arrm has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm looking to sit in guard and control but Zeppelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arrm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zeppelin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Arrm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zeppelin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zeppelin's back!
Arrm somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Zeppelin manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Arrm is now in side control.
Arrm is looking to take a break and control but Zeppelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Arrm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Arrm dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Arrm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zeppelin is looking to slow Arrm down with leg kicks.
Zeppelin lands with an overhand left.
Arrm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeppelin moves away.
Zeppelin lands with a nice body kick.
Zeppelin scores with a head kick.
Zeppelin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arrm tries for a takedown but Zeppelin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zeppelin lands a head kick!
Zeppelin lands a head kick. Arrm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arrm misses with a looping right.
Arrm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zeppelin checks it well.
Zeppelin darts in trying to clinch
and Arrm counters with a stiff right hand.
Zeppelin slips a jab from Arrm.
Zeppelin checks a leg kick.
Zeppelin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arrm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zeppelin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm slips a jab and a cross from Zeppelin.
Arrm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zeppelin thows a body shot but no joy.
Zeppelin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arrm shoots in for a takedown but Zeppelin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arrm throws an off balance right hand
and Zeppelin counters with a body kick that stops Arrm in his tracks momentarily.
Zeppelin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arrm's sensitive parts.
Arrm shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeppelin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arrm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Led Zeppelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ripp Arrm.
Arrm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Arrm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zeppelin moves in looking to clinch but Arrm pushes him off.
Arrm moves out of range of the body kick.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeppelin tries to clinch up
and Arrm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arrm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeppelin keeps working.
Ripp Arrm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrm is looking for a kimura but Zeppelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrm to get the leverage.
Arrm is just content to waste time from the top position. Zeppelin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arrm landing with the ground and pound.
Arrm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeppelin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm wants to control from the top but Zeppelin keeps moving.
Arrm chips away with some ground and pound.
Arrm trying to control but Zeppelin is working from the bottom.
Zeppelin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arrm throws a series of punches but Zeppelin moves out of range.
Arrm misses with a hook. Zeppelin ducked under it nicely.
Zeppelin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zeppelin connects with a jab.
Zeppelin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zeppelin lands a nice shot that snaps Arrm's head back.
Zeppelin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zeppelin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zeppelin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zeppelin, as that shot connected.
Arrm misses with a body shot.
A big left from Arrm misses.
Arrm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arrm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeppelin manages to avoid it.
Zeppelin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arrm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Led Zeppelin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeppelin 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Led Zeppelin!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Led Zeppelin!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Led Zeppelin!
Led Zeppelin wins by unanimous decision!
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