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Brawl Night #10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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133 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Larson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larson has a takedown stuffed.
McManus stuffs the takedown.
John McManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Larson.
McManus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McManus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson is not content to let McManus control the position.
McManus is really struggling to control Larson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus wants to pass the guard but Larson is defending well.
McManus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Larson is trying to get back to full guard.
McManus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McManus tries to clinch but Larson is having none of it.
McManus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Larson!
McManus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McManus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Larson's face.
A nice elbow there by McManus.
Larson is wriggling around trying to escape.
McManus is working for a guillotine from mount but Larson frees his head quite easily.
McManus scoring with strikes but Larson is staying in there.
McManus wants to control the pace but Larson is squirming around nicely.
Larson tries to reverse the position but McManus maintains control.
Larson looks gassed!
Larson tries to hold on but McManus pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson gets back to half guard.
Larson is not content to let McManus control the position.
McManus works his way into side control.
Larson is looking to regain half guard here but McManus keeps moving and retains side control.
McManus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Larson moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
McManus misses with a low kick.
McManus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson misses with a takedown attempt
and McManus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Larson's guard.
Larson wants to hit a switch here but McManus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Larson there!
McManus lands a big shot there that rocks Larson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Larson tries to hold on but McManus postures up.
A nice elbow there by McManus.
McManus working for a submission but Larson is keeping him at bay.
Larson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McManus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McManus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Larson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Larson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Larson is squirming around, avoiding McManus's attempts to control the action.
Larson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Larson tries to lock up and control but McManus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McManus landing strikes from the mount and Larson is in trouble!
Larson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! McManus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus unloading with bombs!
McManus trying to control but Larson is having none of it.
McManus looking to finish Larson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larson!
McManus lands a big shot there that rocks Larson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Larson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McManus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Larson tries to reverse the position but McManus maintains control.
Larson is bucking up trying to escape but McManus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McManus raining down shots from the mount!
McManus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Larson holds on for dear life, controlling McManus's posture momentarily.
Larson has given up his back. Will we see McManus going for some submissions?
John McManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Larson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McManus.
McManus is trying to stick to Larson's back but Larson is turning into McManus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McManus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Larson.
Larson cracks McManus with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McManus raining down shots from the mount!
Larson is looking to get to half guard.
Larson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Larson tries to hold on but McManus pushes him away.
McManus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McManus lands with some strikes.
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.
McManus raining down shots from the mount!
Larson is wriggling around trying to escape.
McManus avoids the attempt from Larson to control.
McManus looking to finish Larson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larson!
Larson is trying desperately to improve position.
Larson tries to control the position but McManus now has his back.
McManus working for a choke but Larson is defending well.
Larson manages to reverse the position and now he's in McManus's guard. Nice work there by Larson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McManus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McManus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McManus's guard.
McManus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McManus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larson stopping the sweep attempt from McManus.
Larson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larson preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larson passes McManus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McManus is looking for a sweep. Larson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McManus trying to control here.
Larson passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McManus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McManus is letting Larson control him for a moment.
McManus regains half guard.
Larson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McManus trying to hold on to Larson's head to control him but Larson postures up.
Larson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McManus is not content to let Larson control the position.
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.
McManus looking for submissions off his back.
Larson thows a huge punch but McManus dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McManus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Larson's guard.
Larson is looking for a triangle but McManus pushes his legs off easily.
McManus wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McManus is one step ahead there.
McManus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Larson keeping full guard, as McManus tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McManus counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McManus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larson counters with a takedown into side control.
Larson is trying to move to mount but McManus reverses beautifully and ends up in Larson's guard.
McManus landing with the ground and pound.
McManus controlling from the top position.
Dean Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John McManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larson looking for a guillotine here but McManus defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Larson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McManus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McManus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zac McCracken acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Marcello Romero has been cut.
McCracken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCracken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCracken looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCracken tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCracken to the ground. McCracken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from McCracken does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCracken. Romero shrugs it off though.
McCracken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romero takes a step back to recover.
Romero is breathing heavily.
McCracken scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good exchange - McCracken coming out on top.
Romero dodges the punch combination from McCracken.
McCracken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Zac McCracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCracken goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marcello Romero's cut is getting worse.
Romero blocks a head kick by McCracken.
McCracken throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCracken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCracken drops Romero with a right and a left! McCracken comes rushing in but Romero regains his composure and manages to keep McCracken in guard.
Romero is rocked!
Romero has a closed guard, preventing McCracken from standing up.
McCracken is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
McCracken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCracken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCracken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCracken connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcello Romero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCracken!
Jeez, Marcello Romero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - McCracken scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac McCracken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Romero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCracken.
McCracken looks to land a combination. Romero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcello Romero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zac McCracken!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between miguel russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hindo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, miguel russell!
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, Hindo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
russell striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie 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.
russell tries to strike from the bottom.
Gracie 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.
russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
russell shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for russell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
russell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
russell is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. russell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie looks gassed!
russell is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and russell is in trouble!
Gracie prevents russell from getting the reversal.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
russell is wriggling around trying to escape.
russell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
russell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
russell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
russell looking to pass the guard.
russell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
russell thows a big elbow that misses.
russell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
russell landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but russell defends easily.
russell lands a couple of digs.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. russell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells russell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
russell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
russell tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
russell is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
russell tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
russell is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. russell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hindo Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyjoto Maskida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyclone Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maskida comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - Tears Don't Fall. Major has chosen Rock you like a hurricane as his entrance music. Cyclone Major will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyjoto Maskida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyclone Major!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maskida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maskida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Maskida.
Maskida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maskida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Major moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Major keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maskida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Maskida.
Major avoids a punch combination nicely.
Major is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maskida checks the leg kick.
Maskida throws a nice looking combination but Major bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Major defending well as Maskida loads up on a big left hand.
Major with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Maskida misses its intended target.
Major pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maskida lands a nice shot to the body.
Major lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Maskida.
Maskida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lyjoto Maskida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maskida misses with a wild combination.
Major wants to slow Maskida down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Maskida misses.
Major does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maskida throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Maskida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maskida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Major.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Major.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Major blocks a jab.
Maskida misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cyclone Major will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maskida misses with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maskida throws a looping overhand right but Major ducks down to avoid it.
Maskida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maskida throws a body punch but Major moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Major throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maskida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major dodges the punch combination from Maskida.
Maskida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Major at a distance.
Maskida throws a series of punches but Major moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Maskida misses the target.
Major walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Major staying out of range there.
Jab from Major.
Maskida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maskida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maskida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Major circles away.
Major is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maskida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Major as he avoids it easily.
Maskida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Major.
Maskida misses with a double jab.
Maskida lands with a right hand.
Maskida looks to land a right hand but Major moved out of range.
Maskida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Major throws out a leg kick but Maskida moves out of range and Major only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maskida misses with a few strikes there.
Maskida moves out of range of the strikes.
Maskida misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Maskida misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maskida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Major.
Major avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyclone Major showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Major chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maskida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Major as he jumps to the side.
Maskida throws a series of punches but Major moves out of range.
Maskida misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major lands a body shot.
Maskida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Major.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Major will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maskida throws a right hand that Major ducks under and follows up with a left that Major also avoids with ease.
Major keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Major keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maskida.
Maskida works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice defenses there by Major.
Major misses the shot to the body.
Major blocks a jab.
Maskida misses with a straight right.
Maskida shoots in for a double leg but Major sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyjoto Maskida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maskida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Major is fending him off so far but Maskida persists. Nope, Major circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyjoto Maskida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major lands with an overhand left.
Cyclone Major is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Major throws a leg kick but Maskida checks it.
Major throws a hook but Maskida blocks it.
Maskida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Major.
Major misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Maskida with that takedown attempt.
Maskida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Major.
Maskida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maskida avoids the body shot from Major.
Lyjoto Maskida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Major pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maskida is out of range and Major settles back down.
Cyclone Major is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maskida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Major tries to avoid it but Maskida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Major to the ground. Major escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyclone Major comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Major has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyclone Major!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rocky balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sally Godsmack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter striker
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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, rocky balboa!
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, Sally Godsmack!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
balboa misses with a head kick.
balboa feints and as Godsmack raises his hands in defense, balboa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Godsmack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Godsmack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but balboa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Godsmack has his foot on balboa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. balboa works his way back into a safe position though.
balboa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Godsmack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
balboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Godsmack has wrist control.
balboa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godsmack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Godsmack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Godsmack 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.
Godsmack is looking to stand up but balboa isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godsmack is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but balboa frees his head nicely. Oh but Godsmack has switched to an armbar! balboa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sally Godsmack!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geraldo Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Wittman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wittman!
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, Geraldo Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wittman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasquez as he avoids it easily.
Wittman keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wittman gets the takedown into side control.
Wittman trying to control the action but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Wittman prevents Vasquez from escaping the position.
Wittman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wittman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working.
Vasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wittman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wittman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasquez is not content to let Wittman control the position.
Vasquez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wittman is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez looks gassed!
Wittman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vasquez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wittman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vasquez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wittman lets go of the hold and Vasquez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Wittman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Constanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Constanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Oswald!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oswald gets a clinch.
Constanza has had enough of the clinch but Oswald keeps him there for the moment.
Constanza is trying to break the clinch but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
Oswald prevents Constanza from breaking the clinch.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oswald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oswald checks the leg kick.
Oswald moves into the clinch.
Constanza is trying to break free.
Oswald keeps control of Constanza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oswald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Constanza tries to break the clinch but Oswald is controlling the position.
Constanza has had enough of the clinch but Oswald keeps him there for the moment.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Constanza both land. Nice combination.
Constanza throws a leg kick but Oswald moved away.
Oswald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oswald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constanza wants to land a leg kick but Oswald is out of range.
Oswald throws a combination that misses
and Constanza counters with a good low kick that Oswald was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald moves into the clinch.
Constanza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oswald lands a nice shot to the body.
Oswald prevents Constanza from breaking the clinch.
Oswald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Constanza has had enough of the clinch but Oswald keeps him there for the moment.
Constanza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oswald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Constanza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Constanza tries to break the clinch but Oswald is controlling the position.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oswald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oswald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oswald breaks the clinch.
Oswald pushes Constanza up against the cage in a clinch.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
Oswald misses with a wild combination.
Oswald throws a jab when Constanza was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constanza throws and low kick but Oswald moves out of range easily.
Constanza throws a low kick but Oswald avoids it.
Constanza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oswald slips a jab and a cross from Constanza.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Constanza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Oswald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oswald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oswald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Constanza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Constanza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
Constanza has had enough of the clinch but Oswald keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Oswald.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
Oswald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Constanza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oswald slips under a jab from Constanza.
Oswald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza tries to land a front kick but Oswald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Constanza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oswald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Constanza feints and then cracks Oswald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oswald down.
Oswald throws out a powerful jab.
A right-left combo lands from Constanza.
Constanza connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Constanza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Oswald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oswald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oswald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oswald throws a leg kick
and Oswald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oswald wants to clinch up but Constanza keeps it at a distance.
Oswald pushes Constanza up against the cage in a clinch.
Constanza wants to get back to striking at distance but Oswald won't allow it.
Constanza can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
Oswald throws a right and a left that Constanza avoids nicely.
Constanza fails to land with a series of punches.
Constanza misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Oswald misses.
Constanza throws a leg kick but Oswald moved away.
Constanza throws a sloppy head kick and Oswald moves out of range easily.
Oswald tries to clinch but Constanza moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Constanza.
Constanza throws a leg kick
and Oswald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oswald.
Oswald prevents Constanza from breaking the clinch.
Constanza has had enough of the clinch but Oswald keeps him there for the moment.
Constanza is breathing heavily.
Constanza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oswald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oswald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Constanza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Oswald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oswald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Constanza lands a jab-cross combination.
Oswald lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch combination from Constanza misses.
Constanza misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Constanza.
Constanza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oswald counters by moving into the clinch.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Oswald blocks the low kick.
George Constanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch but Constanza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch but Constanza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oswald has managed to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oswald in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oswald throws a sloppy head kick and Constanza moves out of range easily.
Constanza throws a body kick the misses
and Oswald counters with a series of strikes. Constanza will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Constanza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Oswald as he checks the leg kick.
Constanza throws a push kick but Oswald slaps the foot to one side.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Constanza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oswald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oswald is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Constanza, right into the meat.
Constanza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oswald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oswald tries to clinch up.
Constanza misses with a leg kick
and Oswald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oswald tries to clinch up but Constanza circles away and keeps his distance.
Constanza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Constanza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Constanza misses with the combination.
Constanza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oswald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
George Constanza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Oswald blocks the low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Constanza managing to block the knees to the body from Oswald.
Constanza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Constanza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oswald wants to clinch.
Constanza misses with a low kick.
Oswald misses with a double jab
and Constanza counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oswald moves in looking to clinch but Constanza pushes him off.
Oswald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oswald checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oswald tries to clinch but Constanza is having none of it.
Constanza throws a leg kick
and Oswald counters by clinching up.
Constanza is looking to break free of the clinch but Oswald has double underhooks.
Constanza wants to break free but Oswald has control.
Oswald scores with a shot to the side of Constanza's head.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Oswald.
Oswald misses with a wild combination.
Oswald clinches up with Constanza and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oswald digs a right hand underneath Constanza's ribcage. Constanza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Constanza is looking to break free of the clinch but Oswald has double underhooks.
Constanza keeps control of Oswald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oswald leaning against his opponent.
Oswald is looking to break free of the clinch but Constanza has double underhooks.
Constanza is trying to break free.
Constanza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Constanza throws a head kick but Oswald moves out of range.
Constanza tries to score with a low kick but Oswald moves his leg out of the way.
Constanza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Constanza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Constanza throws a combination that misses
and Oswald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Constanza is trying to break the clinch but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
Constanza can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Oswald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Constanza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oswald.
Oswald throws a head kick but Constanza moves out of range.
Oswald tries to clinch there but Constanza circles away.
Oswald has managed to clinch.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Constanza throws a low kick but Oswald avoids it.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constanza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oswald throws a nice looking combination but Constanza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Constanza throws a front kick aimed at Oswald's knee but Oswald avoids it well.
Constanza misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constanza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oswald counters by clinching up.
Constanza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Oswald.
Oswald prevents Constanza from breaking the clinch.
Constanza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza is looking to break free of the clinch but Oswald has double underhooks.
Constanza tries to break the clinch but Oswald is controlling the position.
Constanza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
Constanza with a nice cross.
Constanza throws a series of punches but Oswald moves out of range.
Constanza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oswald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Constanza is looking to break free of the clinch but Oswald has double underhooks.
Constanza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oswald scores with a hook to the body.
Constanza is looking to break free of the clinch but Oswald has double underhooks.
Constanza can't break the clinch.
Oswald pushes Constanza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oswald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Oswald wants to clinch up but Constanza keeps it at a distance.
Constanza throws a sloppy head kick and Oswald moves out of range easily.
Oswald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Constanza's calf.
Constanza slips under a jab from Oswald.
Oswald takes a swing at Constanza's ribcage but misses.
Oswald closes the distance but Constanza moves to the side
and Constanza counters with a series of strikes. Oswald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oswald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oswald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Constanza misses with a body kick.
Oswald tries to clinch but Constanza is having none of it.
Oswald tries to clinch up but Constanza circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza misses with a hook. Oswald ducked under it nicely.
Constanza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oswald moves into range and clinches up with Constanza.
Constanza can't break the clinch.
Constanza can't break the clinch.
Constanza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
Oswald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oswald tries to clinch but Constanza moves out of range.
Constanza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oswald moves into range and clinches up with Constanza.
Oswald lands with a right to the head.
Constanza is looking to break free of the clinch but Oswald has double underhooks.
Oswald lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Oswald.
Constanza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Constanza wants to get back to striking at distance but Oswald won't allow it.
Oswald is pushing Constanza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oswald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oswald tries to clinch but Constanza moves out of range.
Constanza looks to land a combination but Oswald avoids it well.
Oswald closes the distance and clinches.
Constanza is trying to break the clinch but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
Constanza dodges the punch combination from Oswald.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Constanza throws a push kick but Oswald slaps the foot to one side.
Constanza misses with a combination
and Oswald counters with a three punch combo that has Constanza backing up. Constanza nods at Oswald to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Oswald really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Oswald as he connects with a hook.
Oswald moves into the clinch.
Constanza manages to break the clinch.
Constanza misses with a low kick.
Oswald forces Constanza back against the cage and clinches.
Oswald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Constanza misses
and Oswald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Constanza's knee momentarily.
Constanza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constanza tries a low kick but Oswald avoids it.
Oswald moves out of range of the leg kick from Constanza.
Oswald blocks the body kick.
Oswald avoids the head kick by Constanza.
Constanza throws a right and a left that Oswald avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Constanza misses.
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.
Constanza checks a low kick from Oswald.
Constanza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oswald checks a low kick from Constanza.
Oswald tries to bum rush Constanza with a series of wild strikes but Constanza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oswald tries to clinch but Constanza moves out of range.
Constanza throws a leg kick
and Oswald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oswald is looking to clinch but Constanza is avoiding it.
Constanza throws a solid leg kick but Oswald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Constanza.
Some wild striking there from Oswald.
Constanza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oswald clinches up against the cage.
Constanza is trying to break the clinch but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oswald is looking to clinch but Constanza is avoiding it.
Constanza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oswald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Constanza thows a leg kick but Oswald checks it
and Oswald counters by moving into the clinch.
Oswald keeps control of Constanza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Constanza can't break the clinch.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Constanza.
Constanza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Constanza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oswald is out of range.
Oswald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Constanza counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oswald tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Constanza throws a sloppy head kick and Oswald moves out of range easily.
Constanza throws a leg kick but Oswald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oswald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Constanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Constanza misses
and Oswald counters by moving into the clinch.
Constanza wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Oswald.
Constanza is trying to break the clinch but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
Constanza swinging wilding here.
Constanza slips a jab and a cross from Oswald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Constanza dodges the punch combination from Oswald.
Oswald rushes Constanza and presses him up against the cage.
Constanza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
Constanza has had enough of the clinch but Oswald keeps him there for the moment.
Oswald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oswald breaks the clinch.
Constanza throws the kick towards the body but Oswald avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Constanza.
Constanza fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Constanza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oswald swinging wilding here.
Oswald looks to land a combination but Constanza avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Oswald dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oswald misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oswald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oswald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Constanza cracks the inside of Oswald's front leg.
Oswald is looking to clinch.
Constanza tries a head kick but it misses.
Constanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oswald clinches up with Constanza and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constanza wants to break free but Oswald has control.
Constanza has had enough of the clinch but Oswald keeps him there for the moment.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
Constanza lands with a straight right. Oswald didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Constanza.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald moves in looking to clinch but Constanza pushes him off.
Oswald tries to bum rush Constanza with a series of wild strikes but Constanza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oswald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Constanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oswald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Constanza throws a leg kick
and Oswald moves into the clinch.
Oswald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constanza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Constanza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mark Oswald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Constanza can't break the clinch.
Constanza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Constanza misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Constanza!
Oswald tries to clinch there but Constanza circles away.
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.
Constanza scoring well with a low kick there.
Oswald throws a series of punches but Constanza moves out of range.
Constanza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oswald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Constanza counters with a nice body kick.
Constanza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oswald moves into the clinch successfully.
Constanza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Constanza breaks from the clinch.
Constanza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oswald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Constanza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Constanza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald avoids the head kick by Constanza.
Oswald throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oswald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constanza wants to slow Oswald down by chopping away at his legs.
Constanza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oswald clinches.
Constanza breaks the clinch.
Constanza throws a combination that misses
and Oswald counters by clinching up.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Constanza misses.
Constanza misses with an uppercut.
Constanza throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oswald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Constanza. Constanza obviously looking to wear him down.
Oswald tries to clinch but Constanza moves out of range.
Constanza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constanza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oswald counters with a nice uppercut.
Oswald tries to clinch there but Constanza circles away.
Constanza wants to slow Oswald down by chopping away at his legs.
Oswald throws a head kick but Constanza moves out of range.
Oswald is looking to clinch but Constanza is avoiding it.
Constanza misses with a two punch combination.
George Constanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oswald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Constanza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mark Oswald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oswald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Oswald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oswald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Oswald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between michael johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth usa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). usa has chosen ireland rugby anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gareth usa enters the cage!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, michael johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth usa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
usa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
usa trying to control the action but johnson is working from the bottom.
usa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
usa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
johnson tries to bench press usa off him but usa keeps the position.
usa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
usa decides to stand back up. usa steps back and let's johnson get back to his feet.
usa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? johnson is fending him off so far but usa persists. Nope, johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
usa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
johnson has his feet on usa's thighs here. He's pushed usa 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! usa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). michael johnson!
michael johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
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