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TFC 55 - "The Thrill" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakow Por Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hunt!
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, Buakow Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Por Pramuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Por Pramuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk wants to clinch.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Por Pramuk clinches.
Por Pramuk breaks from the clinch.
Por Pramuk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Por Pramuk stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Por Pramuk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Por Pramuk manages to break the clinch.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Por Pramuk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk looks gassed!
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees to the body from Por Pramuk.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Hunt.
It looks like Buakow Por Pramuk has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunt!
Por Pramuk closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Por Pramuk scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Por Pramuk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Por Pramuk avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt wants to break free but Por Pramuk has control.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Por Pramuk moves out of range.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Por Pramuk seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.
Hunt is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Por Pramuk has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hunt works to full guard.
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.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Por Pramuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Por Pramuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunt lands a left and a right that sends Por Pramuk crashing to the canvas! Hunt dives into mount looking to finish!
Por Pramuk is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buakow Por Pramuk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Por Pramuk is out on his feet! Hunt sets himself and nearly takes Por Pramuk's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Waste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Todd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Waste!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waste misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Todd scores with a four punch combination!
Tony Waste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waste is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Waste throws a combination that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waste's head.
Waste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Todd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to de liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Waste tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Todd counters with a left and a right that stings Waste.
Waste misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Waste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd connects with a body shot.
Waste walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd blocks a head kick by Waste.
Waste looks gassed!
Waste misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waste takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd throws a one two combo.
Todd throws a left that rocks Waste and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Todd dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Waste regain composure!
Waste is rocked!
Waste is looking to reverse the position.
Todd stands up.
Todd digs a good body shot into Waste's ribs.
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!
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Waste walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Todd jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Mac Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waste wants to clinch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waste closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Waste darts in trying to clinch
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Todd catches Waste with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Waste sprawling to the canvas. Todd follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Waste hang on?
Waste is still in real trouble! Can Todd finish him?
Todd tries to stand but can't do so whilst Waste controls his leg.
Waste seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd stands up and beckons Waste to join him on the feet.
Todd stalks Waste and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Waste's face. Waste staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice combination there by Todd.
Todd throws a one two combo.
Todd lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waste has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Waste has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Waste misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd cracks Waste with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Waste closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Waste takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd scores with a three punch combo!
Todd moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Waste goes down! Can Todd finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Waste's guard.
Todd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Todd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Waste darts in trying to clinch
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd cracks Waste with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Waste tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Waste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Todd avoids the head kick by Waste.
Todd lands a jab-cross combination.
Waste throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Mac Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd sizes up Waste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waste is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Todd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a series of punches but Waste avoids them all with ease.
Todd throws a series of punches but Waste moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd tests Waste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Todd cracks Waste with an open hand slap.
Waste moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Waste should have avoided that one.
Waste falls off balance throwing a combination
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Mac Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Waste looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Waste takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd works over Waste's head and body with a nice combination.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waste can do to turn this around?
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waste drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waste moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd connects with a stiff jab that staggers Waste - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mac Todd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Monsignor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Monsignor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monsignor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsignor. Monsignor gets slowly back to his feet.
Monsignor misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monsignor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Monsignor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monsignor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monsignor misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monsignor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monsignor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Hall misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monsignor's head.
It looks like Herbert Monsignor has been cut.
Monsignor is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Monsignor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hall's guard now.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Monsignor wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Monsignor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsignor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall controls Monsignor momentarily but Monsignor frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monsignor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hall sprawls well initially but Monsignor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monsignor is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monsignor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Monsignor eventually gives up the hold.
Monsignor is breathing heavily.
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor stalling away here and it's allowed Hall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Monsignor wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Monsignor defends easily.
Monsignor trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Monsignor is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall throws a head kick but Monsignor moves out of range.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Monsignor keeps the fight on the outside.
Monsignor scores a takedown into full mount!
Monsignor forces the positional change into back control.
Will Monsignor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Monsignor scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Monsignor's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hall is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Monsignor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Monsignor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monsignor lands in his opponent's guard.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Monsignor tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsignor wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Monsignor slips nicely into half guard.
Monsignor is working for a submission of some sort.
Monsignor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor prevents Hall from improving his position.
Well, if Monsignor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Monsignor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monsignor trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Monsignor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monsignor throwing strikes here but Hall is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Monsignor looking for a guillotine from mount but Hall is having none of it.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Monsignor maintains control.
Monsignor looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monsignor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Monsignor has a good base and remains in mount.
Monsignor has control of Hall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hall regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall bucks Monsignor off and manages to get back to his feet!
Herbert Monsignor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monsignor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Monsignor throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsignor prevents Hall from improving his position.
Monsignor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor is looking for a kimura here.
Monsignor wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall tries to kick Monsignor off but Monsignor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monsignor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monsignor misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Monsignor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Monsignor fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monsignor shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Monsignor feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monsignor lands with a kick to the temple. Hall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Monsignor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monsignor tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Monsignor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall dodges an elbow strike from Monsignor.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hall gets to his feet - Monsignor follows without any prompting.
Monsignor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monsignor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monsignor tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Monsignor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monsignor works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Monsignor.
Monsignor is chipping away with strikes.
Monsignor cracks Hall with a big elbow.
Herbert Monsignor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Monsignor is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Monsignor tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Monsignor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Monsignor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Monsignor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Monsignor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monsignor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsignor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monsignor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monsignor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monsignor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall wants to stand up but Monsignor is controlling him.
Jesse Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monsignor preventing the sweep.
Monsignor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Monsignor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monsignor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Monsignor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Cottle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Wolfgang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that David Cottle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Cottle seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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179 lbs
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181 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cottle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Wolfgang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfgang moves in looking to clinch but Cottle pushes him off.
Wolfgang tries to clinch up.
Wolfgang rushes Cottle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cottle fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Wolfgang.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cottle blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Cottle blocks it.
Cottle jumps guard but Wolfgang stands there with Cottle around his waist. Cottle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cottle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Cottle blocks it.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cottle blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cottle blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cottle's face.
A knee to the head by Wolfgang.
Wolfgang misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Cottle blocks with his arms.
Cottle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolfgang pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cottle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cottle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfgang wants to clinch.
Cottle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolfgang pinned against the cage. Wolfgang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolfgang throws out a leg kick but Cottle moves out of range and Wolfgang only half commits.
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.
Cottle swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfgang.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cottle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cottle blocks a leg kick.
Cottle shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolfgang tries to sprawl out of it but Cottle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolfgang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolfgang throws a leg kick but Cottle moved away.
Wolfgang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfgang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cottle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cottle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Cottle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolfgang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfgang wants to clinch.
Dante Wolfgang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cottle throws a solid leg kick but Wolfgang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cottle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottle closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfgang, looking for a takedown. Cottle pushes Wolfgang against the cage but Wolfgang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Cottle or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolfgang which made him look bad.
Wolfgang tries to clinch up.
Cottle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cottle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cottle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Wolfgang dominated 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.
Wolfgang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cottle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cottle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cottle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cottle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolfgang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cottle.
Wolfgang moves into full guard.
Cottle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolfgang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolfgang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cottle looking to pass the guard.
Wolfgang is trying to control the position but Cottle postures up.
Cottle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wolfgang's guard.
Cottle trying to pass the guard but Wolfgang defending well.
Cottle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolfgang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cottle.
Wolfgang is defending against the submission attempts here by Cottle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Wolfgang trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cottle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wolfgang!
Cottle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cottle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wolfgang gets back to half guard.
Cottle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cottle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wolfgang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wolfgang!
Cottle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfgang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfgang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolfgang tries to free his leg and advance position but Cottle is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cottle is on top in guard.
Cottle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolfgang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolfgang is looking for a triangle but Cottle pushes his legs off easily.
Cottle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wolfgang dives on top into guard.
Cottle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David Cottle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wolfgang tries to clinch but Cottle moves out of range.
Cottle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cottle circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfgang wants to clinch.
Cottle shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolfgang tries to sprawl out of it but Cottle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolfgang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang clinches.
Wolfgang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfgang landing knees to the head.
It looks like David Cottle has been cut.
Cottle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolfgang pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cottle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but Cottle is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang wants to clinch.
Cottle keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfgang tries to clinch there but Cottle circles away.
Cottle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolfgang wants to clinch up but Cottle keeps it at a distance.
Wolfgang misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolfgang stuffs the takedown attempt from Cottle. Cottle gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfgang moves in looking to clinch but Cottle pushes him off.
Wolfgang moves in looking to clinch but Cottle pushes him off.
Cottle is looking to chop away at Wolfgang's legs.
A combination from Cottle does no damage.
Cottle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolfgang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolfgang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cottle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cottle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Cottle blocks with his arms.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cottle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cottle has Wolfgang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wolfgang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Cottle blocks it.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cottle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolfgang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Wolfgang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolfgang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Wolfgang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel has chosen Rock N Roll Train as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank throws a head kick but Jurgel moves out of range.
Jurgel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Frank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jurgel tries to avoid it but Frank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jurgel to the ground. Jurgel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frank tries to clinch up.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Jurgel moved out of range.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgel blocks a head kick by Frank.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jurgel blocks a head kick by Frank.
Jurgel blocks a head kick by Frank.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank moves in looking to clinch but Jurgel pushes him off.
Frank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jurgel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frank plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frank misses with a head kick.
Frank thows a body kick. Jurgel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bruce Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgel avoids the head kick by Frank.
Frank wants to clinch.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Frank misses
and Jurgel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Frank is looking to improve his position.
Frank has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jurgel is working away from the top position though.
Frank is trying to control but Jurgel manages to pass to mount!
Jurgel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to hold on but Jurgel pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank holds on to Jurgel as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Jurgel has isolated one of Frank's arms. Frank looking to fight him off but Jurgel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gorge Jurgel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jakson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jakson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thriller. Alexei Karelin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jakson!
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, Alexei Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakson.
Karelin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karelin wants to clinch.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Jakson shows good takedown defense.
Michael Jakson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Karelin.
Jakson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
Karelin tries to clinch but Jakson moves out of range.
Jakson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Karelin square on the jaw! Damn, Karelin is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Jakson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Wegesin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for DJ Wegesin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Wegesin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davy Bauwens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauwens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wegesin fails with the takedown
so Bauwens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bauwens is looking to work some ground and pound but Wegesin has wrist control.
Bauwens trying to control but Wegesin is working from the bottom.
Wegesin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bauwens stays in close to Wegesin's body and controls the position.
Wegesin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wegesin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wegesin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bauwens is stalling in the full guard.
Bauwens wants to control from the top but Wegesin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauwens thows a big elbow that misses.
Bauwens landing some decent shots from guard.
Bauwens trying to control but Wegesin is working from the bottom.
Bauwens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bauwens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bauwens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wegesin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bauwens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wegesin working for a triangle but Bauwens defends it easily.
Bauwens trying to control the position from guard on top but Wegesin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wegesin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bauwens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bauwens trying to control but Wegesin is working from the bottom.
Wegesin has his foot on Bauwens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bauwens works his way back into a safe position though.
Wegesin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bauwens is defending well. Wegesin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bauwens has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wegesin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Wegesin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latrell Spreewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Mir has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Latrell Spreewell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spreewell's calf.
Spreewell dodges the punch combination from Mir.
Mir lands a nice shot that snaps Spreewell's head back.
It looks like Latrell Spreewell has been cut.
Mir works over Spreewell's head and body with a nice combination.
Spreewell looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spreewell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mir drops Spreewell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spreewell looks back up at him and smiles so Mir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mir scores with a body shot.
Mir drops Spreewell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spreewell looks back up at him and smiles so Mir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Spreewell is rocked!
That has opened up Latrell Spreewell's cut even more.
A head kick by Mir - that's a beauty! Spreewell is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Mir can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Mir!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tsung's choice of entrance music: Mortal Kombat Theme Remix. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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198 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung moves out of range.
Tsung throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Tsung misses.
Tsung throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
A jab from Tsung misses.
Tsung swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsung fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones checks a low kick from Tsung.
Tsung tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsung manages to avoid it.
Tsung throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsung. That's going to slow Jones down.
Tsung throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsung.
Tsung tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Tsung finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsung.
Jones cracks Tsung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Tsung.
Jones avoids the head kick by Tsung.
Tsung misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Tsung.
Tsung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Tsung has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tsung tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Tsung.
Tsung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Tsung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tsung avoids the body shot from Jones.
Tsung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsung.
Tsung defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tsung circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsung.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tsung throws and low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsung throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
It looks like Tiger Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsung misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Tsung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tsung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsung circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiger Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsung misses with a low kick.
Tsung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsung.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsung.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones looks to land a combination but Tsung avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsung.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsung.
Shang Tsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Tsung throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Tsung dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones with a nice cross.
Tiger Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsung is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a right hand that Tsung ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsung also avoids with ease.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsung.
Tsung misses with a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Tsung strikes.
Tsung tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsung moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsung throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsung throws out the jab.
Tsung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsung moves into the clinch.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsung misses with an uppercut.
Tsung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tsung slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with a hook. Tsung ducked under it nicely.
Tsung throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones blocks the body kick.
No luck for Tsung with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones works over Tsung's head and body with a nice combination.
Tsung throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tsung jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tsung throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones cracks Tsung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones moves out of range as Tsung strikes.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tsung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shang Tsung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tiger Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tsung moves away and avoids it.
Tsung tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a jab when Tsung was well out of range.
Tsung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Tsung's head back.
Tsung tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsung.
Tsung shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsung slips under a jab from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tsung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tsung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsung looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsung lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung avoids them all with ease.
Tsung misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones swings for the body but Tsung moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tsung throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tsung.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Tsung throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsung throws a head kick that misses.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones punishes Tsung's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsung looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Tsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones stuns Tsung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsung throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsung wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsung ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Tsung's ribcage but misses.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Tsung tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Tsung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones clobbers Tsung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Tsung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tsung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsung feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Tsung slips under a jab from Jones.
Tsung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Tsung blocks it.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsung at a distance.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Tsung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsung tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones moves away from the strike by Tsung.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Tsung counters with a leg kick.
Jones connects with a jab.
Tsung misses with a low kick.
Tsung misses with a low kick.
Jones stalks Tsung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsung's face. Tsung staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
A low kick from Tsung misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Tsung backing up. Tsung nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Tsung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Tsung fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Tsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Tsung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsung scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tsung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsung wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tsung wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Tsung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones blocks a head kick by Tsung.
Jones lands a body shot.
A cross from Jones lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsung throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Tsung.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tsung is avoiding it.
Jones scores with a one two! Tsung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a jab when Tsung was well out of range.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Jones had his way with Shang Tsung in that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsung counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Tsung with that takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsung misses with a leg kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Tsung.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsung tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Tsung moved out of range nicely.
Tsung slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsung.
Tsung throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsung misses with a body shot.
Tsung misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Tsung is looking to clinch.
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.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsung wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Tsung misses with a head kick.
Tsung shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsung is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung avoids them all with ease.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsung momentarily.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Tsung throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsung.
Tsung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to bum rush Tsung with a series of wild strikes but Tsung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Tsung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiger Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shang Tsung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Tsung is looking to score with low kicks.
Tsung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Tsung tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Tsung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Tsung with an uppercut!
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsung darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsung thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Jones!
Tiger Jones retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 50 Cents- Many Men. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Connor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hercules Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Will Connor has been cut.
Connor has managed to clinch.
Connor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rockefeller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connor stalls.
Connor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rockefeller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Connor scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockefeller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rockefeller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rockefeller is trying to break the clinch but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rockefeller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Connor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor is trying to drag Rockefeller to the mat but Rockefeller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rockefeller lands a body punch.
Rockefeller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Connor lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Connor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch but Connor keeps him there for the moment.
Connor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller trying to control here.
Connor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockefeller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Connor lands a heavy elbow.
Connor 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.
Rockefeller is looking to improve his position but Connor isn't that keen on the idea.
Connor landing punches.
Connor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rockefeller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Connor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller tries to reverse the position but Connor maintains control.
Rockefeller wants to hold on but Connor pushes him away.
Connor lands a nice shot to the head.
Rockefeller is looking to get to half guard.
Connor dominating with strikes here.
Rockefeller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rockefeller can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Rockefeller is trying desperately to improve position.
Connor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Connor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rockefeller's face.
Rockefeller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rockefeller is squirming around, avoiding Connor's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Rockefeller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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.
Rockefeller wants to hold on but Connor pushes him away.
Rockefeller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connor kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Connor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rockefeller looks a forlorn figure.
Connor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rockefeller tries to hold on but Connor postures up.
Rockefeller can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Connor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Connor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller lands a jab-cross combination.
Connor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Connor has closed the distance and engaged Rockefeller in a clinch.
Rockefeller wants to break free but Connor has control.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connor's elbow.
Rockefeller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Will Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Connor is out of range.
Connor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockefeller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockefeller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor is looking to land body kicks.
Hercules Rockefeller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller.
Good leg kick by Connor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockefeller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Connor.
Connor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Connor moves out of range.
Rockefeller is breathing heavily.
Rockefeller tries to bum rush Connor with a series of wild strikes but Connor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Connor.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connor.
Connor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Connor lands in his opponent's guard.
Connor postures up in Rockefeller's guard and throws a big left but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Connor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Connor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Connor is keen to just control but Rockefeller is a slippery customer.
Rockefeller is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connor is tying to control. Rockefeller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rockefeller trying to get back to full guard but Connor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Connor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockefeller hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rockefeller trying to control here.
Connor trying to mount his opponent but Rockefeller defends it.
Rockefeller wants to control but Connor passes into side.
Connor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rockefeller!
Rockefeller can't escape the position.
Connor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rockefeller is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor lands a big elbow.
Connor prevents Rockefeller from getting the reversal.
Connor tries to control but Rockefeller wriggling away.
Rockefeller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Connor wants to control the pace but Rockefeller is squirming around nicely.
Connor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rockefeller is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Connor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Will Connor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockefeller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Connor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rockefeller wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller trying to control here.
Connor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rockefeller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Connor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Connor's cut.
That's time! Connor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rockefeller throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Rockefeller misses
and Connor moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller can't break the clinch.
Rockefeller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Connor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rockefeller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockefeller.
Connor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Connor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rockefeller stalls.
Connor is working Rockefeller over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockefeller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Connor is leaning against Rockefeller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Connor.
Rockefeller is pressed up against the cage. Connor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rockefeller down to the mat. Rockefeller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connor waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connor.
Danga de danga de dang - Rockefeller scores with a four punch combination!
Rockefeller lands a with a good body shot.
Connor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rockefeller wants to break free but Connor has control.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Rockefeller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connors head.
Connor prevents Rockefeller from breaking the clinch.
Connor wants to stall.
Rockefeller is trying to break free.
Rockefeller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connor is looking to clinch but Rockefeller is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Rockefeller misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to move into range but Rockefeller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller.
Connor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockefeller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rockefeller manages to break the clinch.
Rockefeller misses with a double jab
and Connor counters with an inside leg kick.
Connor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hercules Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the leg kick from Connor.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Connor throws a big shot that misses.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Connor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockefeller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor cracks Rockefeller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Connor throws a right and a left that Rockefeller avoids nicely.
Connor moves away from the strike by Rockefeller.
Connor cracks the inside of Rockefeller's front leg.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside.
Connor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Connor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Connor is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Connor as he connects with a hook.
Rockefeller looks to land a right hand but Connor moved out of range.
Connor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Connor clobbers Rockefeller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Connor blocks a jab.
Connor doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockefeller circles away.
Rockefeller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockefeller lands a jab.
Connor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Connor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockefeller throws a combination that misses
and Connor counters by clinching up.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch but Connor keeps him there for the moment.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch but Connor keeps him there for the moment.
Rockefeller breaks from the clinch.
Rockefeller looks to land a left hand but Connor moved out of range nicely.
Rockefeller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Rockefeller.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor misses with a kick to the body.
Connor looks to land a body kick but Rockefeller moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Connor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Will Connor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Rockefeller misses with a straight right.
Hercules Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Connor.
Rockefeller misses with a low kick as Connor jumps back.
A slow jab from Rockefeller misses its intended target.
Connor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connor feints and as Rockefeller raises his hands in defense, Connor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Connor throwing strikes from guard but Rockefeller blocks nicely.
Rockefeller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rockefeller wants to sweep but no luck.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockefeller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connor throwing strikes from guard but Rockefeller blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Connor thows a big elbow that misses.
Connor is stalling in the full guard.
Rockefeller is looking to sweep but instead, Connor has passed into half guard.
Rockefeller wants to improve his position but Connor is controlling well.
Rockefeller wants to control but Connor is keeping busy.
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.
Connor is keen to just control but Rockefeller is a slippery customer.
Rockefeller trying to control but Connor postures up.
Connor seems to be looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rockefeller misses with a series of wild punches.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the body kick from Connor.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Connor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rockefeller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rockefeller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rockefeller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockefeller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Connor.
Rockefeller throws a combination that misses
and Connor counters with an inside leg kick.
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rockefeller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockefeller misses with a wild combination.
Connor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockefeller.
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Rockefeller catches Connor right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick
and Connor counters with a body kick that stops Rockefeller in his tracks momentarily.
Connor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockefeller sizes up Connor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Rockefeller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rockefeller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Connor circles away quickly and effectively.
Connor thumps Rockefeller with a low kick.
Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rockefeller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Connor stalling the fight.
Rockefeller wants to get back to striking at distance but Connor won't allow it.
Connor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Connor prevents Rockefeller from breaking the clinch.
Rockefeller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Connor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Rockefeller misses its intended target.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Rockefeller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Will Connor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Will Connor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
Connor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Connor takes one on the button.
Connor moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Connor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockefeller.
Connor moves away from the strike by Rockefeller.
Connor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Connor's head backwards.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Connor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Connor.
Connor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockefeller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockefeller throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Connor counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller cracks Connor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockefeller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Connor misses.
Rockefeller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefeller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Connor slips under a jab from Rockefeller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connor, as that shot connected.
Connor moves away from the strike by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Connor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Connor is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rockefeller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller working a defensive guard here.
Rockefeller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockefeller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Connor misses.
Rockefeller checks a low kick from Connor.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Rockefeller is out of range.
Rockefeller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockefeller lands a glancing blow to the side of Connor's head.
Rockefeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Connor misses with a low kick.
Connor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Connor avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Connor misses with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rockefeller!
Rockefeller punishes Connor's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Connor is just out of range.
Connor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Connor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockefeller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller looks to land a combination. Connor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hercules Rockefeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Connor.
Connor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Connor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockefeller's sensitive parts.
Connor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockefeller on the side of the head.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockefeller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Connor.
Connor thumps Rockefeller with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Rockefeller.
Connor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Will Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockefeller swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Connor counter with a right hand.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hercules Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Connor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Connor!
Will Connor retains his lightweight title!
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