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DFC 51: Masato vs. McDrunken PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zvjezdan Misimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Cloyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvjezdan Misimovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zvjezdan Misimovic!
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, Corey Cloyde!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misimovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Misimovic lands a takedown into guard.
Misimovic drops back looking for a leg! Cloyde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cloyde manages to kick Misimovic off! Misimovic jumps back into Cloyde's guard.
Misimovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Misimovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Misimovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cloyde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Misimovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cloyde has his foot on Misimovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Misimovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Cloyde has an active guard here but Misimovic has managed to pass into half guard.
Misimovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cloyde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cloyde tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misimovic won't allow Cloyde to sweep him here.
Misimovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cloyde bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Misimovic's guard.
Misimovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cloyde on the ground.
Misimovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Cloyde advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Misimovic is trying to control but can't.
Misimovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cloyde is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Misimovic!
Cloyde throws some wild stikes that Misimovic manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloyde is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Misimovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Misimovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cloyde tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cloyde with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cloyde looking for a guillotine from mount but Misimovic is having none of it.
Cloyde looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misimovic is trying to escape the mount.
Misimovic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cloyde is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Cloyde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Corey Cloyde!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by California Love - Tupac. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Faber!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faber lands in his opponent's guard.
Faber has gone for a leg lock! Rhodes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Faber's guard.
Rhodes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses.
Rhodes trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
Rhodes connects with a couple of short punches.
Faber trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rhodes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Faber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses.
Rhodes lands a head kick. Faber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Eddie Faber has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faber lands in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Faber tries to pass.
Rhodes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rhodes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Faber can't escape the position.
Rhodes 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.
Faber tries to hold on but Rhodes pushes him away.
Rhodes has hold of Faber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Faber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries to lock up and control but Rhodes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faber is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rhodes is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes working for a guillotine from mount but Faber is in no mood to give up.
Faber regains half guard.
Faber is looking for a sweep. Rhodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faber manages to get to full guard.
Rhodes preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes postures up in Faber's guard and throws a big left but Faber blocks it.
Faber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodes throws a strike but Faber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rhodes working for a triangle but Faber defends it easily.
Faber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodes trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Faber with a nice head shot there.
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Faber looking to pass the guard.
Rhodes can't keep his opponent in guard - Faber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rhodes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Faber scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faber scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Faber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Faber'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.
Faber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rhodes to the mat! Rhodes manages to get full guard.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Rhodes has his foot on Faber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faber works his way back into a safe position though.
Faber is in close to Rhodes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Faber postures up in Rhodes's guard and throws a big left but Rhodes blocks it.
Faber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes looking for a guillotine here but Faber defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard.
Faber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Faber postures up and lands a big shot to Rhodes's brow.
Faber works over Rhodes with some ground and pound from guard.
Faber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rhodes can't keep his opponent in guard - Faber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Faber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
Faber controlling the action here.
Rhodes is looking to escape.
Faber is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Faber.
Rhodes wants to hold on but Faber pushes him away.
Faber landing shots from mount.
Faber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Faber.
Faber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rhodes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Faber.
Faber lands with some strikes.
Faber controlling the position easily from mount.
Faber landing shots from mount.
Faber lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Faber controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to hold on but Faber pushes him away.
Faber landing strikes, looking to finish!
Faber landing punches.
Faber landing shots from mount.
Faber lands a heavy elbow.
Faber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Faber in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Faber lands a heavy elbow.
Faber controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Faber'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. 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.
Faber moves into range and clinches up with Rhodes.
Rhodes gets control of Faber's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rhodes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodes working for a triangle but Faber defends it easily.
Faber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rhodes's head.
Faber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Faber trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber looking to pass the guard.
Rhodes wants to stand up but Faber is controlling him.
Faber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rhodes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faber 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.
Rhodes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faber 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.
Faber stalling.
Rhodes actively working from the bottom here.
Faber working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Faber lands a nice short elbow.
Faber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Faber prevents Rhodes from standing back up.
Faber is thwarting Rhodes's attempts to control the position.
Faber trying to mount his opponent but Rhodes defends it.
Faber moves nicely into side control.
Rhodes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber controls the position from side control.
Eddie Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom here.
Faber advances nicely into full mount.
Rhodes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rhodes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Faber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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.
Faber content just to control the position here.
Rhodes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Faber unloading with bombs!
Faber with a couple of short strikes.
Faber landing strikes from the mount.
Faber with the ground and pound from mount.
Faber punishing his opponent with strikes.
Faber looking to finish Rhodes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhodes!
Faber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Faber lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Randy Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Faber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faber controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Faber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trajan Argyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo has chosen Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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142 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trajan Argyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argyle thuds his shin into the meat of Mayo's side.
Mayo misses with a looping right.
Mayo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Argyle's waist but Argyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayo off to one side.
Mayo walks into a stiff left hand from Argyle.
Mayo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayo scores with a nice strike.
Mayo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayo misses the shot to the body.
Mayo looks to throw the jab but Argyle is out of range.
Argyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trajan Argyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Argyle finds it's target.
Mayo misses with a hook.
Argyle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Argyle wants to free his trapped foot but Mayo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo tries to roll over but Argyle keeps him under control.
Mayo punching from the bottom.
Mayo trying to control from the bottom.
Argyle wants to free his trapped foot but Mayo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Argyle is trying for a kimura here. Mayo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Argyle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trajan Argyle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killer Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer Row will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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195 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Roll!
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, Killer Row!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roll connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Row! He's out on his feet! Roll rushes in and drops Row with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rock Roll!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Uzumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzumaki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. Kyle Rees has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Rees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommi Uzumaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rees clinches up against the cage.
Rees ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rees no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Uzumaki trying to move into half guard but instead Rees has managed to sweep!
Rees slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Uzumaki trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rees connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rees not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rees is in close to Uzumaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rees looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rees thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rees 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.
Rees slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rees jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rees's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Uzumaki keeping moving, preventing Rees from controlling successfully.
Uzumaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rees. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rees working some strikes from top position.
Rees connects with a couple of short punches.
Rees stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzumaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rees scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rees decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Uzumaki looks gassed!
Rees gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki wants a takedown.
Rees ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rees no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rees really is a fat lump.
Rees working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uzumaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uzumaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rees trying to strike off his back.
Rees trying to keep a closed guard but Uzumaki is proving a slippery customer.
Rees has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uzumaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzumaki postures up.
Rees pushes a forearm under Uzumaki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Uzumaki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Rees!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Envy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Vicksone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Envy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Converge - Dark Horse. Vicksone has chosen m.o.v.e - DOGFIGHT as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Envy!
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, Danny Vicksone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicksone clinches up against the cage.
Envy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vicksone prevents the takedown attempt.
Vicksone tries to land knees in the clinch but Envy avoids the damage to the body.
Vicksone throws an elbow that misses.
Envy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vicksone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazarus Envy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Envy wants to break free but Vicksone has control.
Vicksone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vicksone tries to land knees in the clinch but Envy avoids the damage to the body.
Vicksone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vicksone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Envy keeps working.
Envy wants to stand back up but Vicksone manages to pass into side control.
Vicksone lands a nice forearm strike.
Vicksone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vicksone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Envy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicksone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Envy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Envy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Envy is trying to control Vicksone's posture but Vicksone avoids it.
Envy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Envy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vicksone is looking to control Envy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicksone avoid being mounted?
Envy prevents Vicksone from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vicksone gets back to full guard.
Envy stopping the sweep attempt from Vicksone.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Envy is looking to stand up but Vicksone won't let him.
Vicksone trying to control the position.
Vicksone throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Envy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vicksone has a closed guard, preventing Envy from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Envy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vicksone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Envy is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicksone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vicksone prevents Envy from standing back up.
Vicksone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vicksone stops Envy from getting back to his feet.
Vicksone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicksone looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vicksone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Envy pinned against the cage. Envy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Envy is looking to clinch but Vicksone is avoiding it.
Envy has his takedown stuffed
and Vicksone counters with a single leg into guard. Envy didn't expect that.
Envy trying to keep a closed guard but Vicksone is proving a slippery customer.
Vicksone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vicksone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vicksone forces his way into half guard.
Envy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicksone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Envy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Envy has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Vicksone dominated that round.
That's time! Envy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Envy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vicksone's head.
Envy tries to close the distance and clinch but Vicksone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Envy, right into the meat.
Envy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vicksone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vicksone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vicksone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Envy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Envy moves out of range of the body kick.
Vicksone is breathing heavily.
Envy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Envy throws a sloppy head kick and Vicksone moves out of range easily.
Vicksone feints and as Envy raises his hands in defense, Vicksone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicksone trying to control but Envy is working from the bottom.
Envy tries to strike from the bottom.
Vicksone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vicksone 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.
Vicksone won't allow Envy to sweep him here.
Envy wants to stand but Vicksone is controlling the position.
Envy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicksone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Envy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vicksone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Envy throws a series of punches but Vicksone moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Envy!
Nice sprawl there from Vicksone as Envy shoots in.
Envy shoots in for a double leg but Vicksone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazarus Envy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Envy wants to clinch.
Envy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vicksone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Envy trying to control from the bottom.
Envy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicksone stopping the sweep attempt from Envy.
Envy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicksone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Envy wants to get back to his feet but Vicksone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Envy looking for a guillotine here but Vicksone defends easily.
Vicksone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vicksone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
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.
Vicksone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Envy can't do much from the bottom here.
Danny Vicksone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Envy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vicksone trying to mount his opponent but Envy defends it.
Vicksone stops Envy from getting back to his feet.
Envy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vicksone trying to control from half guard but Envy is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Vicksone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A lazy body kick from Vicksone
and Envy counters with a big head kick but Vicksone shrugs it off.
It looks like Danny Vicksone has been cut.
Vicksone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicksone throws a body kick the misses
and Envy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vicksone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vicksone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vicksone is looking to chop away at Envy's legs.
Lazarus Envy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Envy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vicksone counters by moving into the clinch.
Envy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vicksone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Envy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vicksone swivels and escapes.
Envy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Envy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Vicksone. No joy for Envy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazarus Envy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicksone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Envy's face as Vicksone controls the position.
Envy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Envy pushes Vicksone off looking to stand but Vicksone dives back in and keeps control.
Vicksone lands strikes from half guard.
Vicksone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Envy is trying to stand back up but Vicksone is controlling him
Vicksone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vicksone is looking for a kimura but Envy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vicksone to get the leverage.
Envy trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vicksone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vicksone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Envy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vicksone swivels and escapes.
Vicksone rushes Envy and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vicksone.
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.
Vicksone missing with knees to the body.
Vicksone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Envy is trying to keep an underhook but Vicksone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vicksone is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Envy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Envy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Envy tries to stand but Vicksone is controlling his head.
Vicksone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Envy's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicksone is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Envy pulls his head out easily.
Vicksone gets full guard.
Vicksone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Envy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danny Vicksone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vicksone trying to control the position from guard on top but Envy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Envy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Envy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicksone stops Envy from standing up.
Envy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicksone controls the pace.
Vicksone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lazarus Envy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Envy looking for a guillotine here but Vicksone defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Vicksone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vicksone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Vicksone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaques Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Poppenstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaques Armstrong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamie Poppenstuff's chin.
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaques Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Poppenstuff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poppenstuff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poppenstuff throws a series of strikes that have Armstrong backpedaling.
It looks like Jaques Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Poppenstuff circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Poppenstuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poppenstuff tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Poppenstuff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaques Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Poppenstuff moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppenstuff blocks an uppercut.
Poppenstuff can't break the clinch.
Armstrong prevents Poppenstuff from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Poppenstuff.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch.
Poppenstuff manages to break the clinch.
Poppenstuff connects with a nice looking jab.
Armstrong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Poppenstuff grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Armstrong takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Poppenstuff cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamie Poppenstuff!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jacko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Noguiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noguiera has chosen Someday as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jacko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Noguiera!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noguiera throws a nice looking combination but Jacko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacko moves into the clinch.
Come on Jacko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jacko jumps guard and drags Noguiera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jacko is looking for a triangle but Noguiera pushes his legs off easily.
Jacko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noguiera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noguiera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noguiera pushing down on Jacko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Noguiera in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jacko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Noguiera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Noguiera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick O Shae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Aces High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aces High has chosen Knock em Dead Kid as his entrance music. Rich Aces High has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick O Shae !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Aces High!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from O Shae .
O Shae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
O Shae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aces High is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Shae .
Rich Aces High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Aces High.
Aces High scores with a one two! O Shae had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
O Shae throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Shae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aces High's head.
O Shae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aces High avoids the head kick by O Shae .
O Shae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - O Shae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aces High looks to land a left hand but O Shae moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Aces High misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Shae .
Some wild striking there from Aces High.
O Shae thows a body kick. Aces High tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aces High looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aces High misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Shae .
O Shae lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Shae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aces High. That did some damage!
O Shae throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
Aces High takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aces High blocks a head kick by O Shae .
O Shae lands with a slapping head kick.
Aces High takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for O Shae .
O Shae scores with a head kick.
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Aces High misses.
A head kick from O Shae lands but Aces High takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from O Shae .
O Shae lands with a kick to the temple. Aces High shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Shae scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Shae throws a sloppy head kick and Aces High moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O Shae - that will leave a mark!
O Shae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Shae feints and then cracks Aces High's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aces High down.
Aces High takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Shae .
O Shae lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for O Shae .
A head kick from O Shae lands but Aces High takes it in his stride.
O Shae lands a head kick. Aces High smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
O Shae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Shae throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
O Shae avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Shae lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shae throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aces High misses with a straight right.
O Shae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Aces High, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Shae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Shae misses with a head kick.
Aces High misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Shae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aces High's sensitive parts.
Aces High takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aces High takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aces High takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aces High has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by O Shae .
Aces High walks forward, straight into a front kick from O Shae .
O Shae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aces High.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Shae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shae fakes the leg kick and cracks Aces High in the body.
O Shae scores with a kick to the midsection.
O Shae scores with a kick to the body.
O Shae goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
O Shae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aces High crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from O Shae - the referee stops the clock and Aces High gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says O Shae . Aces High manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aces High on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Shae . O Shae obviously looking to wear him down.
O Shae throws a head kick that Aces High semi-blocks.
Aces High takes a head kick and keeps coming.
O Shae scores with a push kick.
O Shae lands with a kick to the temple. Aces High shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Shae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Shae .
Crunch! O Shae slams his shin into Aces High's torso.
O Shae lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick O Shae dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aces High crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from O Shae - the referee stops the clock and Aces High gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says O Shae . Aces High manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aces High misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Shae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rick O Shae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Aces High does no damage.
O Shae dodges the punch combination from Aces High.
O Shae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aces High.
O Shae connects with a high kick.
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Shae .
O Shae plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Aces High might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, O Shae has got the better of the exchanges.
O Shae bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Shae scores with a push kick.
Aces High is breathing heavily.
Aces High takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
O Shae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aces High can do to turn this around?
O Shae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aces High misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shae lands with a slapping head kick.
Aces High chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Shae can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O Shae - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Shae , right into the meat.
O Shae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aces High takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aces High takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Shae scores with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by O Shae .
Aces High takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aces High misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Shae .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Shae .
O Shae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aces High takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aces High tries to bum rush O Shae with a series of wild strikes but O Shae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from O Shae .
Both fighters circling a little - O Shae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aces High takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aces High throws a series of punches but O Shae avoids them all with ease.
O Shae throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aces High misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by O Shae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Shae is looking to slow Aces High down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Shae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aces High.
O Shae lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from O Shae .
O Shae lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rick O Shae is winning the standup battle so far.
Aces High takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by O Shae .
O Shae is looking to slow Aces High down with leg kicks.
Aces High has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from O Shae .
O Shae scores with a head kick.
O Shae throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Shae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Shae fakes the leg kick and cracks Aces High in the body.
O Shae connects with a high kick.
Aces High on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Shae throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
O Shae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aces High throws a right and a left that O Shae avoids nicely.
O Shae throws a head kick that Aces High semi-blocks.
Aces High blocks a head kick by O Shae .
Aces High takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Shae lands with a slapping head kick.
O Shae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aces High's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Shae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aces High's sensitive parts.
Aces High throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aces High takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aces High tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Shae misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick O Shae dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from O Shae .
O Shae throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
O Shae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
O Shae connects with a solid leg kick.
Aces High will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aces High chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Shae can pounce on him.
A head kick from O Shae lands but Aces High takes it in his stride.
O Shae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Shae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aces High.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Shae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aces High misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aces High takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aces High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Shae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aces High.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aces High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aces High fails to land with a series of punches.
O Shae lands a head kick. Aces High smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aces High takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aces High misses with an uppercut. O Shae saw that one coming.
O Shae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Shae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aces High walks forward, straight into a front kick from O Shae .
O Shae scores with a head kick.
O Shae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aces High will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick from O Shae .
O Shae scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aces High takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aces High rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Shae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aces High on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Shae . O Shae obviously looking to wear him down.
O Shae cracks the inside of Aces High's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Shae throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Shae . That's going to slow Aces High down.
Aces High takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for O Shae .
O Shae throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
O Shae throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Shae fakes the leg kick and cracks Aces High in the body.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aces High throws a hook but O Shae avoids it easily.
Aces High takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Shae connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shae scoring well with a low kick there.
Aces High takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aces High looks to throw the jab but O Shae is out of range.
Aces High takes a kick to the side of the head.
O Shae throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
O Shae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aces High's sensitive parts.
O Shae throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Shae scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Shae .
Both fighters circling a little - O Shae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aces High takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by O Shae .
A good leg kick by O Shae .
O Shae lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aces High takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Shae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aces High avoids the head kick by O Shae .
No joy there for Aces High, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Shae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crunch! O Shae slams his shin into Aces High's torso.
O Shae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aces High. That did some damage!
Aces High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Shae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aces High. That did some damage!
O Shae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Aces High.
O Shae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
O Shae lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick O Shae clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Shae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aces High throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Shae .
Some wild striking there from Aces High.
Aces High walks forward, straight into a front kick from O Shae .
Aces High throws a series of punches but O Shae avoids them all with ease.
Aces High misses with a double jab.
O Shae tries a head kick but it misses.
Aces High on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Shae . O Shae obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by O Shae .
O Shae misses with a head kick.
Aces High is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
O Shae throws a sloppy head kick and Aces High moves out of range easily.
Aces High loads up on a big right hand but O Shae slips the punch.
Aces High misses with a wild combination.
O Shae throws a leg kick which misses Aces High's front leg but catches the back leg as Aces High tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Shae lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from O Shae .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by O Shae .
Aces High on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Shae . O Shae obviously looking to wear him down.
O Shae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aces High on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
O Shae thows a body kick. Aces High tries to catch it but that hurt him.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Shae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aces High's head.
O Shae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for O Shae .
O Shae throws a sloppy head kick and Aces High moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Shae lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Shae throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Shae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by O Shae .
O Shae lands a high kick!
Aces High takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aces High takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Shae throws a head kick that Aces High semi-blocks.
O Shae thumps Aces High with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by O Shae .
Aces High misses with a looping right.
O Shae lands with a nice body kick.
Aces High avoids the head kick by O Shae .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aces High lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Shae circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by O Shae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Shae scores with a head kick.
Aces High throws a right hand that O Shae ducks under and follows up with a left that O Shae also avoids with ease.
O Shae goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aces High throws a right and a left that O Shae avoids nicely.
O Shae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aces High.
Aces High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Shae .
O Shae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Shae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aces High takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aces High takes a head kick and keeps coming.
O Shae lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Shae lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aces High swinging wilding here.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Shae .
O Shae feints and then cracks Aces High's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aces High down.
O Shae scores with a kick to the body.
O Shae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Shae throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Shae lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Shae feints and then cracks Aces High's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aces High down.
O Shae lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aces High will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick O Shae had his way with Rich Aces High in that round.
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!
O Shae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aces High.
O Shae lands a high kick!
O Shae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aces High swinging wilding here.
Aces High misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Shae , right into the meat.
Aces High throws a body punch but O Shae moves out of range.
Aces High misses with a straight right.
O Shae scores with a spinning back kick!
Aces High takes a kick to the side of the head.
O Shae throws a leg kick which misses Aces High's front leg but catches the back leg as Aces High tries to avoid it.
O Shae throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Shae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aces High is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head kick from O Shae lands but Aces High takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
O Shae keeps Aces High at a distance using the push kick.
Aces High on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Shae . O Shae obviously looking to wear him down.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Shae lands with a slapping head kick.
Good leg kick by O Shae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Shae moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aces High takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by O Shae .
O Shae lands a head kick!
Aces High takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by O Shae .
O Shae lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Shae throws a head kick that misses.
Rich Aces High has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Shae feints and then cracks Aces High's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aces High down.
O Shae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
O Shae throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
Crunch! O Shae slams his shin into Aces High's torso.
Aces High on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
O Shae scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from O Shae .
O Shae throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
Aces High chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Shae can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Aces High.
O Shae throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Shae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shae scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick from O Shae lands but Aces High takes it in his stride.
Aces High throws an overhand right that lands on O Shae 's shoulder, as O Shae tries to avoid the shot.
O Shae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
O Shae throws a head kick but Aces High moves out of range.
O Shae ducks right into an uppercut from Aces High.
O Shae misses with a head kick.
O Shae lands a high kick!
O Shae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
O Shae plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
O Shae throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aces High takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Shae lands a high kick!
Aces High swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Shae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aces High misses with a hook. O Shae ducked under it nicely.
A head kick from O Shae lands but Aces High takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Shae thows a body kick. Aces High tries to catch it but that hurt him.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses.
O Shae connects with a high kick.
Aces High throws a nice looking combination but O Shae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - O Shae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rick O Shae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Shae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aces High will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Shae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aces High. That did some damage!
O Shae throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aces High scores with a jab. O Shae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick O Shae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Shae 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:41
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:41
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick O Shae !
Rick O Shae is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler McDrunken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayato Masato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hayato Masato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler McDrunken!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Masato. No joy for McDrunken on that attempt.
Masato misses with the combination.
Masato throws a big shot that misses.
Masato scores with a nice strike.
McDrunken moves out of range as Masato strikes.
Masato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDrunken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masato throws a body punch but McDrunken moves out of range.
McDrunken waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Masato.
Masato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDrunken tries for a takedown but Masato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDrunken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masato as he jumps to the side.
Hayato Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McDrunken.
McDrunken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDrunken moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrunken shoots for a double leg takedown but Masato sprawls well. He's pushed McDrunken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masato digs a good body shot into McDrunken's ribs.
Masato misses with the combination.
McDrunken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masato.
Masato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masato throws out a loose jab but McDrunken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDrunken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masato stalks McDrunken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDrunken's face. McDrunken staggers backwards, shaken.
Masato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masato throws a right hand that McDrunken ducks under and follows up with a left that McDrunken also avoids with ease.
Masato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato misses the jab.
McDrunken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDrunken lunges at Masato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masato's hand.
It looks like Hayato Masato has been cut.
Masato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDrunken throws out the jab.
McDrunken throws a nice looking combination but Masato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDrunken throws a hook but Masato avoids it easily.
Masato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masato misses with a double jab
enabling McDrunken to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayato Masato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDrunken shoots in for a double leg but Masato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDrunken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masato.
Hayato Masato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masato misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDrunken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDrunken throws a hook but Masato avoids it easily.
McDrunken throws an overhand right that lands on Masato's shoulder, as Masato tries to avoid the shot.
Masato misses with a body shot.
Masato misses with a body shot.
McDrunken swinging wilding here.
McDrunken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masato.
Masato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDrunken.
McDrunken slips a jab and a cross from Masato.
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.
McDrunken throws the left hand but Masato avoids the punch easily.
Masato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Masato's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McDrunken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDrunken scores with a takedown into Masato's guard.
Masato is trying to control the position but McDrunken postures up.
McDrunken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDrunken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDrunken looking to pass the guard.
McDrunken thows a big elbow that misses.
Masato looking to control.
McDrunken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Masato is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDrunken, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hayato Masato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hayato Masato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDrunken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masato just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Masato misses.
McDrunken misses with a wild combination.
Masato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyler McDrunken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDrunken shoots for a double leg takedown but Masato sprawls well. He's pushed McDrunken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDrunken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hayato Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McDrunken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrunken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masato looks to land a left hand but McDrunken moved out of range nicely.
Masato cracks a nice hook into McDrunken's ribs.
McDrunken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDrunken is breathing heavily.
Masato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Masato misses.
Masato misses with a body shot
and McDrunken counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDrunken is trying to work for a kimura but Masato is defending well.
McDrunken working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato keeping control of the position.
McDrunken is working for a kimura but Masato is defending it quite comfortably.
McDrunken prevents Masato from standing back up.
McDrunken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masato defending well though.
Masato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Masato blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDrunken.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDrunken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDrunken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken is looking to pass Masato's guard but actually Masato recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDrunken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDrunken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDrunken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDrunken with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McDrunken closes the distance and clinches up with Masato, looking for a takedown. McDrunken pushes Masato against the cage but Masato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masato lands with a nice body punch.
Masato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDrunken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masato.
Masato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDrunken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDrunken looks to throw the jab but Masato is out of range.
McDrunken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masato.
McDrunken defending well as Masato loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Masato misses.
McDrunken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masato throws out the jab.
Masato throws a jab when McDrunken was well out of range.
McDrunken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDrunken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McDrunken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hayato Masato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masato throws a jab when McDrunken was well out of range.
McDrunken ducks under a wild hook from Masato.
McDrunken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDrunken avoids the body shot from Masato.
McDrunken slips under a jab.
Masato throws a combination that misses
and McDrunken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masato throws a body punch but McDrunken moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDrunken.
Masato is trying to control McDrunken's posture but McDrunken avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masato managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDrunken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrunken in side control lands a decent elbow.
McDrunken moves into full mount!
Masato in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McDrunken fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McDrunken breaks from Masato's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Masato wants to hold on but McDrunken pushes him away.
McDrunken with good strikes from the mount here!
Masato taking shots to the head.
McDrunken is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Masato has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McDrunken punishing his opponent with strikes.
McDrunken scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Masato?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Masato is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Masato tries to lock up and control but McDrunken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDrunken breaks from Masato's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McDrunken is going olschool here, as he tries to force Masato to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masato shrugs it off.
Masato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDrunken dominating with strikes here.
Masato is looking to get to half guard.
McDrunken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDrunken working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDrunken.
McDrunken landing strikes from the mount.
Masato regains half guard.
McDrunken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDrunken thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masato's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDrunken lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Masato has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDrunken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDrunken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDrunken misses with a head shot. Masato uses the momentum to regain guard.
Masato wriggles free and stands up.
Masato misses with a few strikes there.
McDrunken throws the left hand but Masato avoids the punch easily.
A jab from McDrunken does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McDrunken really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayato Masato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from McDrunken misses.
Masato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masato lands a nice hook to McDrunken's body. McDrunken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDrunken tries for a takedown but Masato circles away easily
and Masato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masato missing with a left hand there. McDrunken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masato moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDrunken with a nice cross.
Masato misses with a two punch combination.
McDrunken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masato circles away quickly and effectively.
McDrunken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masato throws out the jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDrunken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato looks to score with a jab to the body but McDrunken is just out of range.
McDrunken might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Masato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDrunken takes one to the chin there.
McDrunken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masato stuffs the takedown.
Masato throws an overhand right that lands on McDrunken's shoulder, as McDrunken tries to avoid the shot.
Masato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Masato misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown by McDrunken or perhaps it was just good defense by Masato which made him look bad.
Hayato Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McDrunken.
Masato lands a jab.
Masato takes a swing at McDrunken's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDrunken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masato scores with a three punch combo!
Masato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Masato scores with a jab to the head.
Masato misses with a combination
and McDrunken counters with a nice uppercut.
Masato looks to land a right hand but McDrunken moved out of range.
McDrunken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masato swivels and escapes.
Masato scores with a three punch combo!
Nice straight punches there by Masato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato lunges at McDrunken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDrunken's hand.
McDrunken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Masato as McDrunken shoots in.
Masato looks to throw the jab but McDrunken is out of range.
Masato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masato thows a body shot but no joy.
Masato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masato looks to throw the jab but McDrunken is out of range.
McDrunken defending well as Masato loads up on a big left hand.
Masato throws a series of punches but McDrunken avoids them all with ease.
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.
McDrunken misses with a straight left.
Masato misses with a wild body shot.
Masato misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from McDrunken.
McDrunken throws a looping overhand right but Masato ducks down to avoid it.
Masato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDrunken fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDrunken goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDrunken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hayato Masato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hayato Masato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Masato misses with a wild body shot.
Masato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDrunken ducks under a wild hook from Masato.
Nice defenses there by Masato.
Masato lands a with a good body shot.
A big left from Masato misses.
Masato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
McDrunken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masato lands a nice hook to McDrunken's body. McDrunken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McDrunken.
McDrunken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDrunken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDrunken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDrunken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McDrunken is working for a guillotine from mount but Masato frees his head quite easily.
McDrunken with shots to the head and body - Masato looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDrunken lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McDrunken avoids the attempt from Masato to control.
McDrunken lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato tries to lock up and control but McDrunken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masato takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Masato gets back to half guard.
McDrunken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDrunken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDrunken frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masato is trying to stand up.
McDrunken lands a big shot there that rocks Masato but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McDrunken working the ground and pound effectively.
Tyler McDrunken has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDrunken dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McDrunken lands a heavy elbow.
Masato holds on for dear life, controlling McDrunken's posture momentarily.
McDrunken looking to finish Masato with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masato!
McDrunken has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Masato's face.
McDrunken looking to finish Masato with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masato!
McDrunken avoids the attempt from Masato to control.
Masato is trying to escape the mount.
Masato is bucking up trying to escape but McDrunken cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDrunken lands a nice shot to the head.
McDrunken is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Masato is surviving well by controlling McDrunken's body position as best he can.
Masato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masato really wants to buck McDrunken off and get back to his feet.
McDrunken looking to finish Masato with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masato!
Masato wants to hold on but McDrunken pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by McDrunken.
McDrunken wants to finish this one by submission but Masato is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDrunken.
McDrunken breaks from Masato's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Masato tries to reverse the position but McDrunken maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler McDrunken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDrunken 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler McDrunken! Tyler McDrunken retains his featherweight title!
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