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VFC 18: Johnson vs. Mousasi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Leondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver Star could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Leondo's chin.
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silver Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Leondo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leondo throws a right and a left that Star avoids nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leondo.
Star wants to control but Leondo postures up.
Leondo advances to full mount.
Leondo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Leondo extends the arm and Star is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashad Leondo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between S B Marksman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Playdough Guido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). S B Marksman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, S B Marksman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Playdough Guido!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guido tries to clinch there but Marksman circles away.
Marksman fails to land the takedown.
Marksman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guido sprawls well initially but Marksman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marksman trying to mount his opponent but Guido defends it.
Guido is looking to get back to full guard here but Marksman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Guido manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marksman wants to work for an arm triangle but Guido is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marksman is looking to advance position but Guido won't allow it.
Guido is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guido gets full guard.
Guido throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Guido looking for a sweep. Not yet Guido, not yet.
Guido looks gassed!
Guido lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Marksman wants to pass the guard but Guido is keeping the position.
Guido wants to stand up but Marksman is controlling him.
Marksman is pushing down on Guido's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guido is fighting to maintain full guard but Marksman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guido wants to improve his position but Marksman is controlling well.
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.
Marksman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marksman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Marksman but it's paid off an Guido is forced to tap! Nice work by Marksman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). S B Marksman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Georgeborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Georgeborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgeborough is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuller.
It looks like Thomas Georgeborough has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuller has Georgeborough up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fuller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Georgeborough's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Georgeborough throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Georgeborough escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fuller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Georgeborough, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Fuller. No joy for Georgeborough on that attempt.
Fuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuller shoots for a takedown but Georgeborough saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fuller showed some decent athleticism there.
Georgeborough is breathing heavily.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Georgeborough keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura but Georgeborough is defending well.
Fuller should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but Georgeborough defends it.
Fuller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Georgeborough doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuller.
Georgeborough is trying to stand back up but Fuller is controlling him
Fuller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fuller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Georgeborough circles away.
Georgeborough fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Georgeborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgeborough tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fuller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Georgeborough!
Georgeborough tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuller working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Georgeborough slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Fuller gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Georgeborough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuller but Fuller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fuller gets the takedown into side control.
Georgeborough pushes Fuller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fuller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgeborough is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Georgeborough is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgeborough gets back to full guard.
Fuller postures up.
Georgeborough has his foot on Fuller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuller works his way back into a safe position though.
Georgeborough looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Fuller trying to control but Georgeborough is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller throws a big right hand that misses.
Georgeborough working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily.
Fuller passes Georgeborough's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fuller looking to ground and pound but Georgeborough is blocking nicely.
Georgeborough working to try and regain half guard.
Georgeborough is bucking up trying to escape but Fuller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fuller is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fuller closes the distance and clinches.
Fuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Georgeborough avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fuller lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuller has clasped his hands together around Georgeborough's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fuller tries for a kimura but Georgeborough is defending well.
Fuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Fuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Georgeborough's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fuller drives through and clinches with Georgeborough against the cage.
Fuller jumps guard and drags Georgeborough to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fuller striking off his back but it's not causing Georgeborough any problems.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Georgeborough accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Georgeborough tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
Fuller 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard.
Fuller wants to get up but he can't break Georgeborough's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fuller throwing strikes from guard but Georgeborough blocks nicely.
Fuller stands and throws Georgeborough's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller in side control, throwing shots but Georgeborough defends.
Fuller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgeborough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuller moves in looking to clinch but Georgeborough pushes him off.
Georgeborough shoots for a takedown but Fuller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Georgeborough's waist but Georgeborough gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuller off to one side.
Fuller tries to keep at a distance but Georgeborough has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fuller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fuller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Georgeborough looking to pass the guard.
Georgeborough passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Georgeborough's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Georgeborough's back!
Fuller trying to control.
Georgeborough is trapped and Fuller is scoring with shots to the head and body.
You can see the frustration on Georgeborough's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fuller is working the ground and pound. Can Georgeborough escape?
Georgeborough manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fuller's guard. Nice work there by Georgeborough.
Georgeborough lands a couple of digs.
Georgeborough pushes down on Fuller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Georgeborough looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Georgeborough trying to pass the guard but Fuller defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgeborough is trying to work for a kimura but Fuller is defending well.
Fuller kicks Georgeborough off and gets back to his feet.
Thomas Georgeborough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuller stuffs the takedown attempt from Georgeborough. Georgeborough gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuller takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuller can't break the clinch.
Fuller manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Fuller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Georgeborough is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller tries to clinch but Georgeborough moves out of range.
Fuller clinches up against the cage.
Georgeborough gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Georgeborough throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Georgeborough off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Some wild striking there from Fuller.
Georgeborough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuller moves into range and clinches up with Georgeborough.
Georgeborough wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Georgeborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgeborough misses with a knee to the head.
Georgeborough lands an elbow inside.
Fuller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fuller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Georgeborough pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fuller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Georgeborough swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Georgeborough's cut.
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!
Georgeborough tries for a takedown but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Georgeborough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuller as he avoids it easily.
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Georgeborough but Georgeborough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Georgeborough with a poor takedown
and Fuller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fuller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Georgeborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuller successfully pulls guard.
Fuller is looking for a triangle but Georgeborough pushes his legs off easily.
Fuller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Georgeborough gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuller has his hands on Georgeborough's head, controlling the position.
Fuller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fuller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Georgeborough looking to pass the guard.
Fuller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgeborough preventing the sweep.
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Georgeborough doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Georgeborough manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Georgeborough doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Georgeborough manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Georgeborough prevents Fuller from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuller has closed the distance and engaged Georgeborough in a clinch.
Fuller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fuller wants to break free but Georgeborough has control.
Georgeborough prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fuller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fuller manages to end up in side control.
Fuller decides to stand back up. Fuller steps back and let's Georgeborough get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuller wants a takedown but no success here.
Georgeborough connects with a knee to the head.
Fuller is trying to break the clinch but Georgeborough has him pressed against the cage.
Fuller stalling.
Georgeborough misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuller.
Georgeborough gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuller.
Georgeborough is looking to control Fuller's arms but Fuller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Georgeborough has his back to the cage.
Fuller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Georgeborough can't fight it off and eventually Fuller manages to take the fight to the floor. Georgeborough looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Georgeborough throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Georgeborough keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgeborough 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.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Georgeborough is keeping the position.
Fuller postures up.
Fuller has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Georgeborough to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fuller is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Georgeborough pulls down on the head and he's put Fuller to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Georgeborough!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serial Kilter (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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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serial Kilter!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos shoots for a takedown but Kilter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kilter wants to clinch up but Chaos keeps it at a distance.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chaos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kilter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilter's head.
Kilter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chaos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kilter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilter tries to kick Chaos off but Chaos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chaos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kilter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kilter is just riding it out for now. Chaos eventually gives up the hold.
Kilter is not content to let Chaos control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chaos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kilter counters by moving into the clinch.
Chaos has had enough of the clinch but Kilter keeps him there for the moment.
Chaos is trying to break free.
Chaos breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kilter.
Chaos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kilter clinches but Chaos breaks the clinch
and Chaos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilter's guard.
Chaos is in close to Kilter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kilter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kilter keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Kilter looks gassed!
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kilter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chaos trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chaos controlling the position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chaos is looking to clinch but Kilter is avoiding it.
Chaos fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but Kilter shows good takedown defense.
Chaos has managed to clinch.
Kilter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilter has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilter landing knees to the body.
Chaos tries to pull guard but Kilter holds him up against the cage and eventually Chaos drops back down to his feet.
Chaos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaos has had enough of the clinch but Kilter keeps him there for the moment.
Chaos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chaos jumps guard but Kilter stands there with Chaos around his waist. Chaos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kilter.
Chaos managing to block the knees to the body from Kilter.
Chaos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaos misses with an uppercut.
Chaos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Chaos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for Chaos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyle Chaos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaos looks to clinch
and Kilter counters by clinching up.
Kilter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaos blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilter landing knees to the body.
Chaos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaos managing to block the knees to the body from Kilter.
Chaos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilter tries to clinch but Chaos moves away
and Chaos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilter's guard.
Kilter keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kilter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kilter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kilter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kilter wants to get back to his feet.
Chaos has a hand on Kilter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kilter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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.
Chaos wants to hold on but Kilter pushes him away.
Chaos gets back to half guard.
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilter is breathing heavily.
Chaos wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilter seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Chaos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chaos tries to get to full guard but Kilter has control of the leg.
Chaos gets back to full guard.
Kilter won't allow Chaos to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chaos gets a takedown into half guard.
Chaos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilter defending well though.
Kilter is trying to stand.
Chaos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaos misses with a head shot. Kilter uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Chaos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilter wants to clinch but Chaos slips to the side
and Chaos counters by moving into the clinch.
Chaos with a knee to the head.
Chaos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilter trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kilter.
Chaos can't break the clinch.
Chaos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kilter trying to land knees to the body.
Chaos wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilter won't allow it.
Chaos drags the fight down to the ground.
Chaos controls Kilter momentarily but Kilter frees himself.
Kilter wants to stand but Chaos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chaos will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kilter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos working for a triangle but Kilter defends it easily.
Chaos trying to keep a closed guard but Kilter is proving a slippery customer.
Chaos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kilter is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chaos trying to hold on to Kilter's head to control him but Kilter postures up.
Chaos manages to get to full guard.
Chaos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilter's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilter keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Kyle Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaos prevents Kilter from getting back to his feet.
Kilter keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos prevents Kilter from getting back to his feet.
Chaos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chaos trying to control but Kilter is working from the bottom.
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.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Kilter is keeping the position.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Kilter is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Chaos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serial Kilter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilter avoids the head kick by Chaos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Chaos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolfo Halopovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways - Moby. Rudolfo Halopovic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolfo Halopovic!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halopovic sprawls well initially but Wentworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Halopovic wants to control but Wentworth is keeping busy.
Wentworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wentworth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wentworth stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Halopovic swinging wilding here.
Halopovic forces Wentworth back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halopovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Halopovic is trying to break the clinch but Wentworth has him pressed against the cage.
Halopovic breaks the clinch.
Halopovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Benjamin Wentworth has been cut.
Wentworth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth has hold of Halopovic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Halopovic seems comfortable defending it but Wentworth has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Halopovic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Halopovic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wentworth couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Wentworth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chase!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chase.
Chase rushes Stout and presses him up against the cage.
Chase tries to land knees in the clinch but Stout avoids the damage to the body.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but Stout blocks with his arms.
Stout blocks an elbow strike.
Chase lands a nice knee to the body.
Chase throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chase lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Trey Stout has been cut.
Stout is trying to stall.
Chase tries to land knees in the clinch but Stout avoids the damage to the body.
Chase misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stout.
Stout takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but Stout blocks with his arms.
Stout tries to stall but Chase uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stout takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chase lands a nice elbow.
Stout managing to block the knees to the body from Chase.
Stout can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Chase.
Chase tries to land knees in the clinch but Stout avoids the damage to the body.
Stout blocks the elbow strike.
Stout takes an elbow to the temple.
Chase misses with an elbow over the top.
Chase misses with an elbow over the top.
Stout lands an elbow that stopped Chase in his tracks for a moment.
Chase tries a knee to the head but Stout blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase connects with a knee to the head.
Trey Stout's cut is getting worse.
Chase lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stout lands with a light punch inside.
Stout is looking to control Chase's arms but Chase gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stout has his back to the cage.
Chase tries to land knees in the clinch but Stout avoids the damage to the body.
Chase throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chase looking to throw knees to the head but Stout is blocking nicely.
Chase lands a damaging elbow.
Chase lands a nice elbow.
Chase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chase throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stout blocks it with crossed arms.
Chase looks gassed!
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stout takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chase scores with a knee to the head.
Chase misses with a knee to the head.
Chase using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stout has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stout.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stout lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stout tries to break the clinch but Chase is controlling the position.
Stout has had enough of the clinch but Chase keeps him there for the moment.
Chase misses with a knee to the head.
Chase crunches a lovely knee into Stout's ribcage.
Chase with a knee to the head.
Trey Stout's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chase comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase with a knee to the head.
Stout is looking to break free of the clinch but Chase has double underhooks.
Chase throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chase misses with a knee strike.
Chase with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stout takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chase is pressed up against the cage. Stout has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chase down to the mat. Chase avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stout stalks Chase and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chase's face. Chase staggers backwards, shaken.
Stout tries to bum rush Chase with a series of wild strikes but Chase uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chase misses with a head kick.
Stout takes a swing at Chase's ribcage but misses.
Johnny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stout tries a head kick but it misses.
Stout shoots for a takedown but Chase saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Stout misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnny Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stout misses with a head kick.
Chase stuffs the takedown.
Chase lands a high kick!
Chase lands with a kick to the temple. Stout shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stout is rocked!
Jeez, Trey Stout's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trey Stout's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Chase!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bearded Clam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's entrance music is Go Ninja- Vanilla Ice. A fine choice. Clam comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Filthy Christmas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bearded Clam!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clam tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Liddell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Liddell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoto Liddell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bad News (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Maglieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bad News has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad News!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Maglieri!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
News doesn't manage to clinch there - Maglieri circles away.
Maglieri 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.
Maglieri tries to free his leg and advance position but News is retaining full guard.
News is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maglieri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! News is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! News has escaped and now he's on top!
News is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
News passes Maglieri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maglieri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maglieri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
News wants to control from the top but Maglieri keeps moving.
News is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
News stands and throws Maglieri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maglieri tries to bench press News off him but News keeps the position.
News wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maglieri, who protects the arm well.
Maglieri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
News is breathing heavily.
Maglieri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of News's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take News's back!
Maglieri looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! News taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Maglieri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luca Caputi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas has chosen Mocking Bird as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Caputi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lloyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas throws a body punch but Caputi moves out of range.
Luca Caputi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christmas scores with a shot to the body.
Caputi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christmas swivels and escapes.
Caputi shoots in but Christmas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caputi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christmas tries to avoid it but Caputi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christmas to the ground. Christmas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Caputi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caputi has a takedown stuffed.
Caputi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christmas tries to avoid it but Caputi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christmas to the ground. Christmas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caputi is breathing heavily.
Caputi shoots in but no luck this time.
Caputi shoots in and drives through. Christmas sprawls well.
Caputi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Christmas lands a beautiful left hook that drops Caputi. Caputi tries to recover but Christmas is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Caputi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lloyd Christmas!
Lloyd Christmas is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gegard mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Mamma Said Knock You Out. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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204 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, gegard mousasi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from mousasi.
mousasi throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson looks to land a combination but mousasi avoids it well.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - mousasi circles away.
mousasi drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
mousasi blocking some punches.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but mousasi blocks with his arms.
mousasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
mousasi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
mousasi tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
mousasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson wants to clinch
and mousasi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by mousasi.
mousasi preventing the sweep.
mousasi wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
mousasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson strikes from his own guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
mousasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mousasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
mousasi distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
mousasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mousasi looking to pass the guard.
mousasi wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson tries for a takedown but mousasi circles away easily
and mousasi counters with a leg kick.
mousasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson 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.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. mousasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. mousasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing mousasi from controlling successfully.
mousasi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson keeping busy on the bottom but mousasi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mousasi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mousasi lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
mousasi postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
mousasi trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
mousasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but mousasi pushes his legs off easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
mousasi shoots in but no luck this time.
mousasi shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quinton Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gegard mousasi.
mousasi with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
mousasi working to try and regain half guard.
mousasi stops Johnson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
mousasi is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson breaks from mousasi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and mousasi is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Johnson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but gegard mousasi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
mousasi misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
mousasi working a defensive guard here.
Johnson stands and throws mousasi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
mousasi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mousasi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
mousasi is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson stands up and beckons mousasi to his feet.
Johnson misses the body punch
and mousasi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by mousasi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
mousasi gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
mousasi wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on mousasi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
mousasi regains half guard.
mousasi is trying to stand.
mousasi trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson prevents mousasi from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to take a breather but mousasi is having none of it.
mousasi tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
mousasi wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. mousasi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but mousasi defends.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
mousasi is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but mousasi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
mousasi wants to control but Johnson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. mousasi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
mousasi tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
mousasi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Johnson has taken his back.
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
mousasi 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 Johnson gets his way!
mousasi is in bad spot here.
mousasi trying to control but not successfully.
mousasi tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
mousasi covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but mousasi is defending it well.
mousasi trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Quinton Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson thows a strike but mousasi uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by mousasi as he ends up in Johnson 's guard!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing mousasi from controlling successfully.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
mousasi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
mousasi working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
mousasi wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
mousasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but mousasi defends the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but mousasi is defending the position.
mousasi is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
mousasi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots and misses
and mousasi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
mousasi postures up.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. mousasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. mousasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because mousasi has passed into half guard!
Johnson tries to get to full guard but mousasi has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to control but mousasi is keeping busy.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position but mousasi postures up.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because mousasi has passed into half guard!
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. mousasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. mousasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
mousasi trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to keep mousasi in close.
mousasi wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but mousasi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson looking for subs from the bottom but mousasi mounts him!
mousasi prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Johnson clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson avoids the body shot from mousasi.
gegard mousasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a takedown into mousasi's guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mousasi is keeping the position for now.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
mousasi trying to control from the bottom.
mousasi looking for submissions off his back.
mousasi won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents mousasi from improving his position.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed mousasi's head.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. mousasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
mousasi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but mousasi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mousasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as mousasi tries to pass.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. mousasi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take mousasi's back instead.
mousasi rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but mousasi pushed the leg off.
Johnson looking to break mousasi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. mousasi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but mousasi is defending it well.
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. mousasi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften mousasi for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mousasi tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. mousasi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
mousasi trying to control but not successfully.
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson wants to control but mousasi is keeping busy.
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson wants to control but mousasi manages to buck him off and is now in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by mousasi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mousasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as mousasi controls the pace.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! mousasi has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and mousasi manages to pass to side control!
mousasi just content to control the position.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Johnson had his way with gegard mousasi in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and mousasi counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but mousasi blocks with his arms.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. mousasi just stands there and leans against the cage.
mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like gegard mousasi has been cut.
mousasi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson wants to clinch
and mousasi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
mousasi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
mousasi is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson kicks off mousasi and gets 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.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mousasi is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
mousasi is looking to improve his position.
mousasi is trying to control but can't.
mousasi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
mousasi controlling the position for now.
Johnson is keen to just control but mousasi is a slippery customer.
mousasi is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mousasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to control mousasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but mousasi defends easily.
mousasi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson has his feet on mousasi's thighs here. He's pushed mousasi 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! mousasi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinton Johnson!
Quinton Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
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