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AMMA Sprawl & Brawl 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Pewterschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Calavar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pewterschmidt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 7 Words. Carter Pewterschmidt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Pewterschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Calavar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calavar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calavar misses with a two punch combination.
Pewterschmidt slips a jab and a cross from Calavar.
Calavar throws a right and a left that Pewterschmidt avoids nicely.
Pewterschmidt cracks Calavar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calavar tries to clinch but Pewterschmidt is having none of it.
Pewterschmidt shoots in and drives through. Calavar sprawls well.
Calavar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calavar throws a sloppy body shot
letting Pewterschmidt counter with a right hand.
Pewterschmidt shoots in for a double leg but Calavar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calavar.
Calavar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pewterschmidt counters with a one-two to the body.
Calavar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calavar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pewterschmidt. That did some damage!
Pewterschmidt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Pewterschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calavar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pewterschmidt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calavar looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calavar wants to stand but Pewterschmidt is controlling the position.
Pewterschmidt advances to half guard.
Pewterschmidt tries to pass to full mount but Calavar defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calavar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Calavar wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pewterschmidt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Calavar!
Pewterschmidt working for a submission but Calavar is keeping him at bay.
Calavar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Calavar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calavar has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Pewterschmidt cracks Calavar with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Calavar from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Pewterschmidt sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Calavar taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carter Pewterschmidt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Panloski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juda Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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209 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Panloski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juda Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panloski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schwartz's head backwards.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Panloski! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donnie Panloski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mort Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goldman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunder Kiss 65. 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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255 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mort Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Goldman misses.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Goldman. No joy for Andersson on that attempt.
Mort Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Andersson.
Andersson misses with a combination
and Goldman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldman.
Goldman is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldman.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson is trying to keep Goldman in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldman advances position into side control!
Goldman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goldman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goldman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goldman trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andersson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Goldman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldman has his feet on Andersson's thighs here. He's pushed Andersson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Andersson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mort Goldman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Jimenez (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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CoCo Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware scores with a leg kick.
Jimenez slips a jab from Ware.
Ware throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez tries for a takedown but Ware sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ware with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jimenez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ware!
Jimenez looks gassed!
Ware is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez trying to control but Ware is having none of it.
Ware is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ware manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!
Jimenez trying to advance position but Ware counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware trying to control the position.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving.
Jimenez forces his way into half guard.
Ware slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware looking to control.
Ware has a closed guard, preventing Jimenez from standing up.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Ware gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ware with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ware trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ware stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimenez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jimenez is trying to keep Ware in close.
Jimenez wants to stand up but Ware is controlling him.
Ware pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ware throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ware lands with an uppercut that bounces Jimenez off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Sonny Jimenez has been cut.
Ware sends Jimenez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ware is motioning to the referee to let Jimenez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jimenez is rocked!
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ware.
Jimenez fails with the takedown.
Ware shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jimenez as he jumps to the side.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
CoCo Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Ware.
Ware throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jimenez counters with a series of strikes. Ware will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CoCo Ware dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Jimenez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jimenez slips a jab from Ware.
Ware lands an overhand right.
Ware fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jimenez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches up with Ware, looking for a takedown. Jimenez pushes Ware against the cage but Ware circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ware getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ware misses with a hook to the body
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ware fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That has opened up Sonny Jimenez's cut even more.
Ware moves in looking to clinch but Jimenez pushes him off.
Ware bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jimenez's head.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
CoCo Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Jimenez.
Ware lands a nice hook to Jimenez's body. Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jimenez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jimenez is breathing heavily.
Ware rushes Jimenez and presses him up against the cage.
Jimenez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to get back to striking at distance but Ware won't allow it.
Jimenez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ware manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jimenez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ware is tightening it up a little... Jimenez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jimenez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jimenez taps out! nice BJJ there by Ware!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). CoCo Ware!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stu Linelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Christian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Linelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Christian!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A right-left combo lands from Linelli.
Linelli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Linelli tests Christian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linelli drops Christian with a nice combination! Linelli dives into Christian's guard, looking to finish!
Christian is rocked!
Christian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Linelli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christian is still in real trouble! Can Linelli finish him?
Christian is working an open guard so Linelli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Christian seems to have recovered his senses.
Christian ducks right into an uppercut from Linelli.
Good standup being displayed there by Linelli as he connects with a hook.
Linelli cracks Christian with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Christian tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Linelli pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Christian is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Linelli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Blisner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikro Sambochek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blisner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Garth Brooks- Friends in Low Places. Mikro Sambochek looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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255 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Blisner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikro Sambochek!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blisner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sambochek looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blisner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sambochek is just out of range.
Blisner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blisner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blisner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sambochek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blisner blocks the strikes from Sambochek.
Blisner 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.
Blisner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blisner working over Sambochek with some ground and pound. Sambochek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blisner throwing shots but Sambochek is blocking nicely.
Sambochek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blisner.
Blisner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blisner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blisner is nestled in close to Sambochek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blisner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sambochek!
Sambochek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blisner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blisner scoring with strikes but Sambochek is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blisner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Blisner.
Blisner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blisner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sambochek is rocked!
It looks like Mikro Sambochek has been cut.
Blisner lands a big elbow - Sambochek is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sambochek is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kirk Blisner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uadab Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago has chosen House Baby as his entrance music. Uadab Aguiar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uadab Aguiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguiar tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aguiar works over Thiago's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Paul Thiago has been cut.
Aguiar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aguiar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thiago to the mat! Thiago manages to get full guard.
Thiago is rocked!
Aguiar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Aguiar finish him?
Aguiar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thiago as he jumps to the side.
Aguiar tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aguiar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguiar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aguiar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aguiar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thiago throws Aguiar to one side and escapes!
Thiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Aguiar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aguiar is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Thiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aguiar.
Thiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aguiar, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aguiar's face.
Thiago breaks the clinch.
Paul Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thiago takes the fight into the clinch.
Aguiar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uadab Aguiar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aguiar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguiar.
Aguiar tries to pull guard but Thiago won't allow it.
Thiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thiago goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thiago lands a head kick!
Thiago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aguiar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aguiar 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.
Thiago is trying to stand.
Aguiar wants to take a breather but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thiago is trying to stand back up but Aguiar is controlling him
Aguiar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thiago taking some punishment here, with Aguiar in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguiar working the head and body with strikes.
Aguiar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thiago's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar is trying to control the action in half guard but Thiago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aguiar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aguiar dominating with strikes here.
Aguiar postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Thiago bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Aguiar and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uadab Aguiar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dougie Poynter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Bannion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dougie Poynter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rock Bannion's chin.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dougie Poynter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Bannion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poynter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poynter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bannion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poynter postures up.
Poynter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poynter trying to control but Bannion is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bannion kicks Poynter off and gets to his feet.
Bannion tries to clinch but Poynter is having none of it.
Bannion is looking to clinch.
Bannion doesn't manage to clinch there - Poynter circles away.
Poynter keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannion gets a clinch.
Poynter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bannion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bannion connects with a knee to the head.
Poynter tries to pull guard but Bannion won't allow it.
Bannion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bannion pushes Poynter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bannion'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.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bannion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bannion.
Bannion lands an elbow that stopped Poynter in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dougie Poynter has been cut.
Bannion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bannion stalling against the cage.
Bannion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bannion landing knees to the head.
Bannion lands an elbow just above Poynter 's eye.
Bannion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bannion is pressed up against the cage. Poynter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bannion down to the mat. Bannion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie Poynter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poynter is breathing heavily.
Bannion tries to clinch up.
Rock Bannion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poynter misses with a head kick.
Poynter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bannion, pushing him back against the cage.
Bannion stalls.
A knee to the head by Bannion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannion lands an elbow just above Poynter 's eye.
Nice elbow from Bannion.
Bannion lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bannion landing knees to the head.
Bannion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poynter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bannion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bannion lands an elbow inside that Poynter shrugs off.
Bannion crunches a lovely knee into Poynter's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Bannion.
Bannion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poynter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Poynter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bannion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poynter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bannion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poynter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bannion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bannion throws an elbow that misses.
Poynter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poynter prevents Bannion from improving his position.
Poynter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bannion keeps working.
Poynter wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poynter working the head and body with strikes.
Poynter working over Bannion with some ground and pound. Bannion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bannion kicks Poynter off and gets back to his feet.
Bannion moves in looking to clinch but Poynter pushes him off.
Poynter has closed the distance and engaged Bannion in a clinch.
Bannion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poynter jumps guard and drags Bannion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poynter looking to control.
Poynter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bannion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poynter could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bannion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poynter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bannion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poynter doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Bannion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dougie Poynter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bannion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rock Bannion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bannion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bannion connects with a knee to the head.
Bannion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poynter misses with a knee strike.
Bannion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bannion landing knees to the body.
Poynter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dougie Poynter's cut is getting worse.
Bannion lands a nice knee to the body.
Bannion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Bannion.
Bannion lands a knee to the head.
Bannion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Bannion.
Bannion lands a knee to the head.
Bannion tries to work over Poynter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bannion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Poynter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock Bannion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poynter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bannion looking to throw knees to the head but Poynter is blocking nicely.
Poynter drags the fight down to the ground.
Poynter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bannion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bannion is breathing heavily.
Poynter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poynter 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.
Poynter working for a triangle but Bannion defends it easily.
Poynter had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bannion is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Poynter Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bannion's back instead.
Poynter is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bannion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bannion rolls, trying to escape but Poynter keeps control of the position.
Bannion trying to control the hands but Poynter won't let him.
Bannion turns into Poynter and is now in his guard.
Bannion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poynter looking for a sweep. Not yet Poynter, not yet.
Bannion thows a big elbow that misses.
Bannion wants to control from the top but Poynter keeps moving.
Bannion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bannion won't allow Poynter to sweep him here.
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.
Bannion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bannion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poynter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bannion's guard.
Poynter throws a big right hand that misses.
Bannion working a defensive guard here.
Poynter stopping the sweep attempt from Bannion.
Bannion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rock Bannion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dougie Poynter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Poynter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bannion clinches up against the cage.
Bannion scores a nice knee to the body.
Poynter is looking to break free of the clinch but Bannion has double underhooks.
Bannion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees to the body from Bannion.
Bannion lands with a light punch inside.
Poynter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bannion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bannion crunches a lovely knee into Poynter's ribcage.
Bannion scores a nice knee to the body.
Poynter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bannion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bannion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poynter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bannion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poynter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bannion won't be happy with that.
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!
Poynter throws an elbow but Bannion slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bannion managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Poynter.
Dougie Poynter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poynter advances to full mount.
Poynter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poynter with a couple of short strikes.
Bannion tries to control Poynter's body but Poynter pushes him off. Bannion squirms to his side and now Poynter has his back!
Poynter scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bannion is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Poynter gets his way!
Bannion trying to control the position but Poynter manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannion avoids the strikes from Poynter.
Bannion is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Poynter 's hooks.
Bannion holds on to Poynter as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Poynter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bannion is looking to escape.
Poynter 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poynter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bannion has worked his arm free - good work by Bannion!
Poynter trying to control the position but Bannion is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poynter working away.
Poynter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bannion regains half guard there - taking advantage of Poynter's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bannion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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.
Bannion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bannion.
Bannion pulls Poynter in close to prevent any damage.
Poynter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bannion is keeping the position for now.
Dougie Poynter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bannion wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Bannion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bannion 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Bannion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Sherpard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherpard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Locust. Bob Stroker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Sherpard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Stroker lands but Sherpard takes it in his stride.
Stroker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sherpard.
Stroker throws a nice looking combination but Sherpard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stroker darts in and clinches Sherpard up against the cage.
Sherpard fails to pull guard.
Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroker misses with a two punch combination.
Stroker forces Sherpard back against the cage and clinches.
Sherpard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stroker regains guard immediately.
Stroker has his feet on Sherpard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sherpard tries to clinch but Stroker moves away
and Stroker moves into the clinch.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Stroker.
Stroker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker scoring well with a low kick there.
Sherpard is breathing heavily.
Stroker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stroker manages to break the clinch.
Sherpard wants to clinch but Stroker slips to the side
and Stroker counters with a leg kick.
Stroker tries to bum rush Sherpard with a series of wild strikes but Sherpard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stroker tries to bum rush Sherpard with a series of wild strikes but Sherpard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sherpard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stroker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sherpard thows a leg kick but Stroker checks it
and Stroker counters with a one-two to the body.
Sherpard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stroker counters with a good, hard body kick but Sherpard shrugs it off.
Stroker has managed to clinch.
Sherpard working aggressively here.
Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherpard throws a lazy body kick
and Stroker counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sherpard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroker.
Stroker moves into range and clinches up with Sherpard.
Sherpard can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Sherpard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroker breaks from the clinch.
Sherpard shoots in for a double leg but Stroker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stroker scores with a three punch combo!
Stroker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stroker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck for Sherpard with that takedown attempt.
Sherpard dodges the punch combination from Stroker.
Stroker wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker fakes the leg kick and cracks Sherpard in the body.
Sherpard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stroker.
It looks like Rick Sherpard has been cut.
Sherpard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stroker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stroker counters with a nice uppercut.
Sherpard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stroker as he jumps to the side.
Sherpard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stroker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stroker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stroker breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherpard doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroker circles away.
Sherpard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stroker counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stroker.
Sherpard shoots and misses
and Stroker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sherpard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stroker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sherpard. That did some damage!
Bob Stroker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stroker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sherpard misses with a takedown
and Stroker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sherpard wants to clinch up but Stroker keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Sherpard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good leg kick by Stroker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stroker tries to bum rush Sherpard with a series of wild strikes but Sherpard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sherpard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stroker can pounce on him.
Sherpard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stroker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stroker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sherpard.
Stroker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stroker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy body kick from Sherpard
and Stroker counters with a nice leg kick.
Stroker tries to land a front kick but Sherpard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stroker stuffs the takedown.
Stroker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stroker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sherpard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherpard tries to stand but Stroker is controlling from the bottom.
Stroker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroker.
Stroker is looking to clinch.
Sherpard misses with a body shot.
Sherpard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stroker. That one must have hurt.
Stroker misses with a head kick.
Stroker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stroker has managed to clinch.
Sherpard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stroker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sherpard manages to break the clinch.
Sherpard tries to clinch
and Stroker counters with a good low kick that Sherpard was not able to check.
Sherpard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sherpard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stroker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stroker throws a combination that misses
and Sherpard counters with a head kick.
Sherpard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Sherpard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroker tries to bum rush Sherpard with a series of wild strikes but Sherpard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stroker throws a front kick that sends Sherpard stumbling back into the cage.
Stroker misses with a wild combination.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stroker misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sherpard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sherpard shoots and misses
and Stroker counters with an inside leg kick.
Stroker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sherpard tries to pull guard but Stroker holds him up against the cage and eventually Sherpard drops back down to his feet.
Stroker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sherpard shoots and misses
and Stroker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stroker lands with a straight right. Sherpard didn't see that one coming.
Sherpard throws a sloppy head kick and Stroker moves out of range easily.
Bob Stroker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sherpard tries to clinch
and Stroker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sherpard looks for a takedown but Stroker sprawls well.
Stroker moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherpard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroker but Stroker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sherpard shoots in for a takedown but Stroker shows good takedown defense.
Sherpard tries to keep at a distance but Stroker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stroker breaks the clinch.
Sherpard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stroker's waist but Stroker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherpard off to one side.
Stroker gets a clinch.
Stroker manages to break the clinch.
Stroker ducks under a wild hook from Sherpard.
Stroker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stroker feints and then cracks Sherpard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sherpard down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroker lands a with a good body shot.
Stroker lands a head kick. Sherpard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A leg kick checked by Sherpard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Sherpard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sherpard fails with a takedown attempt.
Stroker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sherpard doesn't seem bothered though.
Sherpard tries to clinch but Stroker moves away
and Stroker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stroker gets caught flat footed, as Sherpard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sherpard trying to control but Stroker is working from the bottom.
Stroker is pulling down on Sherpard's head. It's preventing any offense from Sherpard, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherpard postures up in Stroker's guard and throws a big left but Stroker blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherpard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stroker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Stroker scores with a four punch combination!
Sherpard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sherpard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stroker counters with an inside leg kick.
Stroker misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker closes the distance and clinches.
Sherpard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stroker prevents Sherpard from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stroker.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sherpard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stroker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherpard doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroker circles away.
Stroker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Stroker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Stroker.
Sherpard misses with a double jab
and Stroker counters with a left and a right that stings Sherpard.
Sherpard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stroker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sherpard really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Sherpard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker drives through and clinches with Sherpard against the cage.
Sherpard looking for a takedown.
Stroker breaks the clinch.
Stroker tries to clinch but Sherpard moves out of range.
Stroker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sherpard rather than just go for the knockout.
Sherpard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sherpard tries for a takedown but Stroker circles away easily
and Stroker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sherpard tries to clinch up
and Stroker counters by clinching up.
Stroker prevents the takedown attempt.
Stroker missing with knees to the body.
Stroker manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stroker.
Stroker darts in and clinches Sherpard up against the cage.
Sherpard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stroker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherpard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stroker as he jumps to the side.
Stroker scores with a leg kick.
Sherpard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sherpard letting Stroker take a breather here.
Stroker breaks the clinch.
Sherpard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stroker as he jumps to the side.
Sherpard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stroker's waist but Stroker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherpard off to one side.
Stroker scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stroker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sherpard clinches but Stroker breaks the clinch
and Stroker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Sherpard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sherpard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stroker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sherpard really felt that one!
Stroker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sherpard misses with a combination
and Stroker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sherpard slips a jab and a cross from Stroker.
Stroker has managed to clinch.
Stroker breaks from the clinch.
Stroker throws a leg kick which misses Sherpard's front leg but catches the back leg as Sherpard tries to avoid it.
Stroker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stroker rushes Sherpard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sherpard jumps into guard, dragging Stroker to the mat.
Sherpard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherpard is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker won't allow Sherpard to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sherpard pulls Stroker in close to prevent any damage.
Stroker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sherpard, up you get!
Stroker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stroker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sherpard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stroker smiles and moves away.
Stroker instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker breaks from the clinch.
Stroker pushes Sherpard away with a front kick.
Stroker pushes Sherpard up against the cage in a clinch.
Sherpard tries to pull guard but Stroker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Sherpard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherpard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stroker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stroker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sherpard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stroker smiles and moves away.
Sherpard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stroker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stroker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sherpard tries for a takedown but Stroker circles away easily
and Stroker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sherpard's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherpard avoids the head kick by Stroker.
Rick Sherpard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Sherpard misses.
Nice straight punches there by Stroker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stroker.
Rick Sherpard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroker drives through and clinches with Sherpard against the cage.
Stroker lands a right hand.
Sherpard manages to break the clinch.
Stroker lands a jab to Sherpard's midsection.
Sherpard throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stroker throws a head kick that half lands.
Sherpard tries for a takedown but Stroker circles away easily
and Stroker counters with a nice leg kick.
Stroker fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherpard misses with a takedown attempt
and Stroker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Horrible takedown by Sherpard or perhaps it was just good defense by Stroker which made him look bad.
Stroker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stroker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stroker throws a nice looking combination but Sherpard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stroker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stroker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sherpard fails to land with a series of punches.
Sherpard keeps the fight on the outside.
Sherpard tries to move into range but Stroker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stroker scores with a jab.
Sherpard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Stroker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rick Sherpard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroker.
Stroker throws a head kick but Sherpard moves out of range.
Stroker tries to clinch
and Sherpard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sherpard.
Stroker kicks Sherpard off and gets to his feet.
Sherpard shoots in but no luck this time.
Stroker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sherpard's sensitive parts.
Sherpard shoots for a double leg takedown but Stroker sprawls well. He's pushed Sherpard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stroker tries to clinch but Sherpard is having none of it.
Sherpard throws a sloppy head kick
and Stroker counters with a head kick.
Stroker keeps the fight on the outside.
Sherpard tries for a takedown but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Sherpard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherpard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stroker tries to avoid it but Sherpard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stroker to the ground. Stroker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Stroker keeps Sherpard at a distance using the push kick.
Stroker scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherpard tries for a takedown but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sherpard avoids the body shot from Stroker.
Stroker moves in looking to clinch but Sherpard pushes him off.
Sherpard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Sherpard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stroker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sherpard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sherpard looks for a takedown but Stroker sprawls well.
Stroker has Sherpard up against the cage in a clinch.
Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sherpard wants to clinch
and Stroker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sherpard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Stroker both land. Nice combination.
Stroker fails with a takedown attempt.
Sherpard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stroker, pushing him back against the cage.
Sherpard tries to pull guard but Stroker holds him up against the cage and eventually Sherpard drops back down to his feet.
Stroker is trying to break the clinch but Sherpard has him pressed against the cage.
Sherpard pulls guard.
Stroker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sherpard controls Stroker momentarily but Stroker frees himself.
Sherpard wants to stand but Stroker is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherpard is working an open guard so Stroker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stroker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stroker digs a good hook to Sherpard's body.
Rick Sherpard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stroker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stroker looks to land a combination. Sherpard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stroker looks to land a combination but Sherpard avoids it well.
Sherpard darts in trying to clinch
and Stroker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherpard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sherpard avoids the head kick by Stroker.
Sherpard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sherpard closes the distance and clinches up with Stroker, looking for a takedown. Sherpard pushes Stroker against the cage but Stroker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stroker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stroker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sherpard lands a head kick. Stroker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sherpard throws a lazy head kick
and Stroker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sherpard dodges the punch combination from Stroker.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sherpard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stroker counters with a low kick, right behind Sherpard 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Stroker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stroker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 44:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker!
Bob Stroker is the new light heavyweight champion!
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