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Volume 31: Guapo vs Brocious PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bendigo Ketchal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Happy Birthday. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Goat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bendigo Ketchal!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Ketchal misses.
Goat moves into range and clinches up with Ketchal.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Ketchal shrugs off.
It looks like Bendigo Ketchal has been cut.
Ketchal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goat.
Ketchal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ketchal looking for a takedown.
Ketchal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goat prevents it.
Ketchal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Billy Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bendigo Ketchal.
Ketchal takes an elbow to the temple.
Ketchal takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goat.
Goat lands an elbow just above Ketchal 's eye.
Goat tries a knee to the head but Ketchal blocks it.
Ketchal has Goat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goat lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Bendigo Ketchal's cut even more.
Goat misses with a knee strike.
Ketchal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ketchal is working for takedown but Goat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ketchal looks gassed!
Goat keeps control of Ketchal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ketchal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ketchal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Ketchal shrugs off.
Goat with a knee to the head.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Ketchal in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Bendigo Ketchal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Ketchal in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Goat.
Ketchal is rocked!
Goat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ketchal is still on wobbly legs! Can Goat finish him?
Nice elbow from Goat.
Goat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goat lands an elbow just above Ketchal 's eye.
Goat crunches a lovely knee into Ketchal's ribcage.
Ketchal seems to have recovered his senses.
Goat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ketchal's face.
Goat scores with a shoulder strike.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ketchal's defenses.
Goat lands a knee to the head.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ketchal's defenses.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goat with a knee to the head.
Goat lands with a short shot to the head.
Goat lands a knee to the body.
Ketchal takes an elbow to the temple.
Goat tries a knee to the head but Ketchal blocks it.
Goat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ketchal's face.
Ketchal goes for a takedown attempt but Goat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goat counters by moving into the clinch.
Ketchal takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Ketchal fails to land.
Goat lands a nice knee to the body.
Ketchal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ketchal is trying to maintain a safe position but Goat gets an underhook and turns Ketchal into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goat.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Ketchal shrugs off.
Goat prevents the takedown attempt.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Ketchal shrugs off.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ketchal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goat lands a nice knee to the body.
Goat lands a knee to the head.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Ketchal shrugs off.
Goat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ketchal dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat tries to land a knee to the head but Ketchal blocks with his arms.
Ketchal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ketchal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goat up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketchal. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat clinches with his opponent.
Goat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goat pushes Ketchal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goat avoiding damage as Ketchal throws knees to the body.
Ketchal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goat has him pressed against the cage.
Ketchal has Goat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ketchal misses with some punches.
Goat scores a nice knee to the body.
Goat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ketchal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Ketchal shrugs off.
Ketchal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goat moves away from the strike by Ketchal.
Goat lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchal fails with the takedown
and Goat moves into the clinch.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goat lands an elbow just above Ketchal 's eye.
Ketchal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ketchal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ketchal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bendigo Ketchal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knees to the body from Goat.
Goat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ketchal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goat scores with a knee to the head.
Ketchal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ketchal backwards.
Ketchal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goat lands an elbow inside that Ketchal shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ketchal's defenses.
Goat crunches a lovely knee into Ketchal's ribcage.
Goat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ketchal has a couple of punches blocked by Goat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bendigo Ketchal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goat misses with a head kick.
Goat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goat keeping moving, preventing Ketchal from controlling successfully.
Goat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ketchal wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ketchal advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchal is looking to take a break and control but Goat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goat is pushing Ketchal's head away, looking to escape. Ketchal manages to hold on to the position though.
Goat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ketchal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ketchal is stalling here. Goat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ketchal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two 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.
Goat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ketchal wants to control but Goat postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Ketchal to pass into mount.
Ketchal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ketchal reaches up to try and control the position but Goat seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ketchal rolls and tries to escape and now Goat has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Goat is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ketchal has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Goat has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ketchal taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Goat doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Goat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson has chosen Mayhem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Nose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karlsson keeping full guard, as Nose tries to pass.
Nose slips nicely into half guard.
Karlsson moves into full guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsson is on top in guard.
Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nose is keeping the position for now.
Nose keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nose.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Nose keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nose connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nose connects with a nice looking jab.
Nose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karlsson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nose pushes past his half guard into mount!
Karlsson is working to get back to half guard.
Karlsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karlsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nose slips a nice elbow through Karlsson's hands, connecting with Karlsson's forehead.
Nose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
Karlsson tries to roll over but Nose keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Karlsson.
Nose is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karlsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Karlsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nose lands an elbow.
Karlsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karlsson, who protects the arm well.
Karlsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nose's best efforts.
Karlsson trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson taking some punishment here, with Nose in his half guard.
Nose tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it.
Karlsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karlsson.
Nose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Karlsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karlsson looks gassed!
Nose passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Nose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nose is nestled in close to Karlsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Nose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nose scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karlsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nose lands a couple of elbows.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karlsson controls Nose momentarily but Nose frees himself.
Nose tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlsson, not yet.
Nose trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nose is trying desperately to improve position.
Karlsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nose turns into him and now he's in Karlsson's guard.
Nose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Nose pushing down on Karlsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronnie Nose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlsson wants to get back to full guard but Nose has mounted him!
Karlsson is working to get back to half guard.
Nose unloading with bombs!
Nose connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karlsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nose trying to mount his opponent but Karlsson defends it.
Karlsson moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nose is working Karlsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karlsson wants to sweep here but Nose controlling him for the moment.
Karlsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karlsson's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nose lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nose working over Karlsson with some ground and pound. Karlsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karlsson is staying active underneath Nose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nose trying to mount his opponent but Karlsson defends it.
Nose prevents Karlsson from improving his position.
Karlsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nose slips nicely into half guard.
Nose prevents Karlsson from improving his position.
Karlsson is looking to control Nose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karlsson avoid being mounted?
Nose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Nose dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nose misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nose counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Karlsson!
Karlsson is trying to escape the mount.
Nose unloading with bombs!
Karlsson is trying to escape the mount.
Nose is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Karlsson is surviving well by controlling Nose's body position as best he can.
Karlsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose drops an elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Nose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Nose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karlsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karlsson manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nose is one step ahead there.
Karlsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nose tries to lock up and control but Karlsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nose is controlling an arm, preventing Karlsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nose is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose regains half guard.
Karlsson is nestled in close to Nose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Nose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nose wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Karlsson wants to pass to mount but Nose is defending the position.
Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Nose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Karlsson is pressing down on Nose's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nose is holding on for now.
Ronnie Nose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nose drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karlsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Nose advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karlsson tries to roll over but Nose keeps him under control.
Nose content to control rather than advance.
David Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlsson gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Nose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nose 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Nose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between the payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modi Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, the payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Modi Thor!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Thor.
Thor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thor dodges the punch combination from payne.
No joy there for payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
payne misses the jab.
payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thor circles away quickly and effectively.
Thor misses with a looping left.
payne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thor slips under a jab.
payne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but payne moves away.
payne throws a series of punches but Thor avoids them all with ease.
payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
payne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
payne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
payne scores with the left hand. Thor knows he should have avoided that one.
Thor catches payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
payne is rocked!
It looks like the payne has been cut.
Thor waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract payne.
Oh payne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thor throws a hook but payne blocks it.
Thor misses with a hook. payne ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thor.
payne slips under a jab.
Thor cracks payne with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends payne tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thor pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! payne is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modi Thor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Banaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaan Banaan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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163 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaan Banaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banaan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Banaan lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Zack Daniels has been cut.
Banaan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banaan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Banaan.
Banaan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banaan throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.
Banaan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banaan fails to land with a series of punches.
Banaan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Banaan misses.
Jaan Banaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banaan.
Jaan Banaan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Banaan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banaan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banaan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banaan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Banaan shows good takedown defense.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banaan throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banaan swivels and escapes.
Jaan Banaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Daniels.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Banaan sprawls well.
Banaan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banaan throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
Banaan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banaan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels shoots for a takedown but Banaan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels blocks a head kick by Banaan.
Banaan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels has a takedown stuffed.
Banaan looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Banaan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banaan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banaan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banaan tests Daniels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banaan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daniels.
Daniels shoots in but Banaan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banaan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banaan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaan Banaan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zack Daniels'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.
Banaan misses with a wild combination.
Banaan swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Banaan throws a lazy head kick
and Daniels counters with a shoot takedown. Banaan fights it but they end up in guard.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banaan is keeping the position for now.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Banaan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daniels 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.
Banaan wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banaan wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banaan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banaan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banaan sees it coming and defends easily.
Daniels seems to be looking for submissions.
Daniels prevents Banaan from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banaan is defending against the submission attempts here by Daniels.
Daniels seems to be looking for submissions.
Banaan is trying to stand back up but Daniels is controlling him
Daniels is tying to control. Banaan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daniels pushes down on Banaan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banaan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banaan sees it coming and defends easily.
Daniels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banaan is trying to stand back up but Daniels is controlling him
Daniels is working for a submission of some sort.
Banaan pushes Daniels off looking to stand but Daniels dives back in and keeps control.
Daniels is working for a submission of some sort.
Daniels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banaan is just riding it out for now. Daniels eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daniels is working for a kimura here but Banaan manages to reverse the position and he's now in Daniels's guard.
Banaan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Banaan as Daniels shoots in.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zack Daniels's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banaan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banaan swivels and escapes.
Banaan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banaan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Daniels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banaan wants to get back to his feet but Daniels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banaan wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daniels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Banaan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Daniels, into his guard.
Daniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two 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.
Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banaan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banaan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daniels is proving hard to escape from.
Daniels is looking for a triangle but Banaan pushes his legs off easily.
Zack Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banaan gets to his feet. Daniels looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banaan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banaan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daniels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banaan's guard.
Banaan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels passes into half guard.
Daniels has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Banaan is trying to stand.
Daniels is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banaan is surviving well by controlling Daniels's body position as best he can.
Daniels goes for an armbar but Banaan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Banaan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banaan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daniels, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banaan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels counters with a shoot takedown. Banaan fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banaan wants to stand and escape but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banaan wants to get back to his feet but Daniels drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banaan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banaan wants to get back to his feet but Daniels drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Daniels!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meek Flanander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meek Flanander has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meek Flanander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson catches Flanander napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Flanander to the canvas!
Flanander is rocked!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flanander is on top in guard.
Oh Flanander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flanander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Flanander isn't so interested in that idea.
Flanander seems to have got his legs back now.
Flanander trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Flanander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Flanander from controlling successfully.
Flanander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Flanander wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flanander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Flanander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flanander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flanander fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flanander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson punishes Flanander's body with a nice straight punch.
Flanander is breathing heavily.
Henderson rushes Flanander and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henderson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson drops Flanander with a straight right hand, right on the button! Henderson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jallow!
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, Charles Martin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jallow.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin throws a right and a left that Jallow avoids nicely.
Jallow slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Jallow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jallow steps into range and cracks Martin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Martin flops backwards and Jallow dives into his guard looking to finish!
Martin is rocked!
It looks like Charles Martin has been cut.
Jallow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jallow trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Jallow finish him?
Jallow advances position into side control!
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Jallow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jallow sends Martin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jallow is motioning to the referee to let Martin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jallow lands with a right and another and another! Martin is in big trouble! Jallow lands again and this time it's lights out for Martin! A quality knockout there for Jallow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Jallow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Fjellheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Fjellheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spike Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjellheim shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Fjellheim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva is looking to slow Fjellheim down with leg kicks.
Fjellheim is breathing heavily.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjellheim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fjellheim is looking for a sweep.
Silva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fjellheim!
Fjellheim defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Fjellheim is in no mood to give up.
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Fjellheim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fjellheim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fjellheim is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjellheim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fjellheim is looking for a sweep.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva moves into full mount!
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Fjellheim is working to get back to half guard.
Silva has isolated one of Fjellheim's arms. Fjellheim looking to fight him off but Silva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spike Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesu Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesu Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Guzman 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.
Guzman fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guzman ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Guzman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greg Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesu Guzman.
No luck for Guzman with that takedown attempt.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Guzman's ribs.
Guzman looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson punishes Guzman's body with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson stalks Guzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guzman's face. Guzman staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jesu Guzman has been cut.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooh a lovely combination from Stevenson sends Guzman down but not out. Stevenson dives into side control looking to finish.
Stevenson taking a breather here.
Stevenson stands up and beckons Guzman to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab-cross combination lands for Stevenson and sends Guzman crashing to the mat! Stevenson follows him down to the mat - Guzman regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Stevenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stevenson decides to stand up.
Guzman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stevenson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Guzman.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Guzman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Guzman backpedaling.
Nice combo by Stevenson! Oh, that's hurt him - Guzman falls to the canvas and Stevenson follows him into side control.
Stevenson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stevenson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Guzman backpedaling.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
Stevenson is looking to wear down Guzman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A lazy left from Stevenson finds it's target.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guzman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stevenson works Guzman's body with a nice hook.
Stevenson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stevenson thuds a left hand into Guzman's body.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Guzman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to de liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevenson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!
Stevenson stuns Guzman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guzman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Guzman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevenson cracks Guzman with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson works Guzman's body with a nice hook.
Guzman tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stevenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guzman's head.
A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination.
Guzman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Guzman's ribs.
Guzman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevenson.
Guzman shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Guzman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson works the jab nicely.
Stevenson scores with a one two! Guzman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stevenson catches Guzman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guzman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesu Guzman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guzman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guzman lands in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Guzman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guzman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stevenson dives on top into guard.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stevenson punishes Guzman's body with a nice straight punch.
Greg Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guzman backs up against the cage.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Guzman backpedaling.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guzman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination.
Guzman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Guzman pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guzman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevenson.
Guzman needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Guzman's head back.
Guzman shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Guzman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson looks to land a combination. Guzman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guzman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Guzman's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guzman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guzman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jesu Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson punishes Guzman's body with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guzman can do to turn this around?
Stevenson scores with a nice head shot.
Guzman looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Greg Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesu Guzman.
A left lands for Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevenson lunges at Guzman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guzman's hand.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Stevenson.
Guzman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but Guzman persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greg Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Guzman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevenson.
Guzman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guzman.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stevenson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesu Guzman's cut.
That's time! Stevenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Donk. Stevenson catches Guzman right on the button with a cross.
Guzman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
Guzman has a takedown stuffed.
Guzman shoots for a takedown but Stevenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Guzman's ribs.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Guzman didn't see that one coming.
Guzman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Stevenson connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greg Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Guzman hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greg Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruscle Muscle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muscle comes into the arena with DMX's- Where My Dogs At blaring out of the sound system. Lyoto Machida will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruscle Muscle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a hook but Muscle blocks it.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Muscle.
Muscle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Ruscle Muscle has been cut.
Machida throws the left hand but Muscle avoids the punch easily.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muscle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Muscle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muscle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machida wants to stand but Muscle is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machida holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Muscle is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Muscle trying to move into half guard but instead Machida has managed to sweep!
Machida postures up.
Muscle wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida stays in close to Muscle's body and controls the position.
Muscle working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
That's two 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.
Muscle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Muscle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Muscle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida being controlled here momentarily.
Muscle looking for a sweep. Not yet Muscle, not yet.
Muscle trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Machida preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Muscle lands a two punch combo.
Muscle drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Muscle keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muscle is stalling here.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruscle Muscle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruscle Muscle'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.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Muscle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Muscle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muscle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muscle looks to throw a body kick
and Muscle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muscle tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected.
Machida scores with a nice strike.
Machida thows a body shot but no joy.
Muscle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Muscle persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruscle Muscle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida misses with a low kick as Muscle jumps back.
Muscle takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muscle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machida backs up against the cage.
Muscle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Nice defenses there by Muscle.
Machida throws a hook but Muscle blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Muscle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida throws the left hand but Muscle avoids the punch easily.
Muscle lands a body shot.
Muscle closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muscle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muscle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muscle darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muscle breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Muscle.
A shot to the body from Muscle misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Ruscle Muscle's cut is getting worse.
Muscle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruscle Muscle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muscle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muscle lands a jab.
Muscle throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Muscle misses with a wild combination.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muscle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Muscle fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Muscle does it's job there.
Muscle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscle moves into full mount!
Muscle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Machida wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Muscle.
Muscle with good strikes from the mount here!
Muscle lands a big shot there that rocks Machida but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Muscle content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muscle lands a big shot there that rocks Machida but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Machida is rocked!
Muscle postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Machida bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Muscle and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruscle Muscle!
Ruscle Muscle retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brocious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Brocious has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Guapo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Guapo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Brocious!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brocious fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Guapo scores with a four punch combination!
Guapo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guapo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Guapo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brocious tries to hold on but Guapo postures up.
Guapo landing strikes from the mount and Brocious is in trouble!
Guapo goes for an armbar but Brocious turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brocious.
Guapo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guapo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Guapo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brocious passes into side control.
Guapo struggling a bit here.
Brocious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guapo keeps working.
Guapo is trying to control Brocious's posture but Brocious avoids it.
Guapo is looking to regain half guard here but Brocious keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Guapo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brocious misses with a takedown
and Guapo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brocious lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Johnny Guapo has been cut.
Guapo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brocious counters with a left and a right that stings Guapo.
Brocious falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brocious with a poor takedown
letting Guapo counter with a right hand.
Johnny Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brocious.
Guapo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brocious trying to keep a closed guard but Guapo is proving a slippery customer.
Guapo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guapo wants to control from the top but Brocious keeps moving.
Brocious is pulling down on Guapo's head. It's preventing any offense from Guapo, at least for the moment.
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.
Guapo trying to control but Brocious is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Guapo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brocious thuds a left hand into Guapo's body.
Jab from Guapo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Guapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Guapo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guapo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brocious defending well as Guapo loads up on a big left hand.
Brocious on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guapo punishes Brocious's body with a nice straight punch.
Brocious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brocious throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brocious fails with the takedown
and Guapo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guapo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brocious counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guapo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnny Guapo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brocious is breathing heavily.
Guapo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brocious!
Guapo 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.
Brocious is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo working for a submission but Brocious is keeping him at bay.
Guapo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brocious is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brocious and Guapo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Guapo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brocious rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Guapo's guard! Nice work there by Brocious!
Brocious won't allow Guapo to sweep him here.
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.
Brocious looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guapo wants to sweep here but Brocious controlling him for the moment.
Brocious wants to control from the top but Guapo keeps moving.
Brocious passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Guapo's face as Brocious controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Guapo is looking for a sweep. Brocious is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guapo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brocious is working away from the top position though.
Brocious works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brocious looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Guapo is trying to escape the mount.
Brocious takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brocious prevents Guapo from getting the reversal.
Guapo tries to lock up and control but Brocious gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guapo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brocious looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Guapo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Guapo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brocious showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guapo.
Guapo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brocious fails with the takedown
and Guapo counters with a two punch combo.
Brocious slips a straight right by Guapo.
Brocious with a poor takedown
and Guapo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brocious!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guapo looking to control but Brocious is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guapo with shots to the head and body - Brocious looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brocious can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Guapo trying to control but Brocious is having none of it.
Guapo can't control as he wanted to and Brocious manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Guapo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brocious is holding on to half guard well.
Guapo trying to mount his opponent but Brocious defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brocious trying to control but Guapo postures up.
Brocious is refusing to be controlled, as Guapo sits in half guard.
Guapo is looking to advance position but Brocious won't allow it.
Brocious holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Guapo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brocious reverses the position - he's now on top in Guapo's guard.
Guapo is trying to control the position but Brocious postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guapo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guapo throws a lazy right hand but Brocious sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brocious misses with a takedown attempt
and Guapo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnny Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brocious.
Guapo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brocious counters with a left and a right that stings Guapo.
Brocious gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Guapo counter with a right hand.
Guapo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brocious takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guapo misses with a double jab
and Brocious counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnny Guapo is winning the standup battle so far.
Guapo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guapo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guapo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guapo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guapo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brocious works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brocious is pulling down on Guapo's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Guapo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Guapo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brocious fails with the takedown
and Guapo counters with a left to the body.
Brocious moves out of range as Guapo strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guapo.
Brocious managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guapo.
Brocious struggling a bit here.
Guapo cracks Brocious with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Guapo looks up at the clock and then as Brocious takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Guapo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brocious is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Guapo with the ground and pound but Brocious regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo trying to mount his opponent but Brocious defends it.
Guapo is looking for a kimura but Brocious is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guapo to get the leverage.
Guapo looks to land a strike but Brocious avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Guapo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guapo passes Brocious's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brocious is controlling Guapo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brocious moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brocious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Brocious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guapo looking to sit in guard and control but Brocious gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guapo working for submissions but it's allowed Brocious to get to half guard.
Guapo looking for submissions off his back.
Brocious perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guapo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brocious is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guapo is trying to keep Brocious in close.
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.
Guapo looking for a sweep. Not yet Guapo, not yet.
Brocious seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Guapo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Brocious is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guapo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Brocious's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Guapo had his way with Bill Brocious in that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Guapo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brocious has his takedown stuffed
and Guapo counters with a stiff right hand.
Brocious listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brocious shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guapo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guapo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brocious tries for a takedown but Guapo circles away easily
letting Guapo counter with a right hand.
Johnny Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brocious.
Brocious is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A cross from Guapo lands.
The crowd cheers as Guapo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brocious doesn't seem phased though.
Guapo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brocious sprawls well initially but Guapo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Brocious has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guapo trying to advance position but Brocious counters by regaining guard.
Guapo wants to pass the guard but Brocious is keeping the position.
Guapo trying to move into half guard but instead Brocious has managed to sweep!
Guapo is striking but Brocious is not phased and passes to half guard.
Guapo throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Brocious manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guapo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Guapo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brocious controls the position.
Guapo is looking for a sweep.
Guapo struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brocious stalks Guapo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guapo's face. Guapo staggers backwards, shaken.
Brocious with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brocious with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnny Guapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guapo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guapo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brocious counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brocious is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brocious blocks the strikes from Guapo.
Guapo tries to roll over but Brocious keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo wants to control but Brocious is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brocious in particular looking to stall.
Guapo moves into full guard.
Johnny Guapo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guapo keeping moving, preventing Brocious from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guapo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brocious stacks Guapo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brocious!
Bill Brocious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brocious scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Brocious.
Well Guapo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Guapo!
Johnny Guapo retains his heavyweight title!
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