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TFC 61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Newhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Donggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newhouse comes to the cage accompanied by Intro - DMX. Donggler has chosen Passion Fruit - The Rigga Ding Dong Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Newhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dong Donggler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newhouse throws a body punch but Donggler moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Newhouse.
Donggler defending well as Newhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Donggler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Newhouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Dong Donggler has been cut.
Donggler misses with a looping right.
Donggler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donggler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Donggler.
Newhouse slips a straight right by Donggler.
Donggler avoids the head kick by Newhouse.
Donggler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newhouse but Newhouse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donggler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newhouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Donggler or perhaps it was just good defense by Newhouse which made him look bad.
A jab from Donggler misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donggler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Donggler.
Newhouse scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Newhouse and Donggler goes tumbling to the canvas! Newhouse follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Donggler is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donggler looks gassed!
Newhouse lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Donggler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Newhouse jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Newhouse!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borg Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by I Want to Conquer the World by Bad Religion. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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219 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanson tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanson to the ground. Hanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hanson.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Hanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanson pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Borg Hanson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hanson is having none of it.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Borg Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanson misses with the combination.
Hanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Hanson misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Marcus Jackson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson connects with the punch.
Hanson lands a big shot that drops Jackson! Can he finish him?
Jackson is rocked!
Hanson stands up from Jackson's guard - Hanson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hanson catches Jackson napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jackson to the canvas!
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Hanson tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanson won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Hanson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanson swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Borg Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Hanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanson lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Hanson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Hanson.
Hanson dances in with a quick combination. Jackson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hanson snaps Jackson's head back. Jackson stumbles backwards against the cage. Hanson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jackson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jackson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borg Hanson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Mistry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mistry comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt. Kieran Mistry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mistry!
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, Omar Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mistry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salcedo is fending him off so far but Mistry persists. Nope, Salcedo circles away and we're back to standing.
Mistry shoots in but no luck this time.
Mistry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcedo manages to avoid it.
Salcedo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mistry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Salcedo!
Mistry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mistry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Omar Salcedo has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mistry. What's that going to do exactly?
Salcedo is looking to improve his position but Mistry isn't that keen on the idea.
Salcedo regains half guard.
Mistry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salcedo is not content to let Mistry control the position.
Mistry stops Salcedo from getting back to his feet.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salcedo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mistry passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo is looking to improve his position but Mistry isn't that keen on the idea.
Mistry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Salcedo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That has opened up Omar Salcedo's cut even more.
Mistry looking to finish Salcedo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Salcedo!
Omar Salcedo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Omar Salcedo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kieran Mistry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Modi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Modi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker misses with a wild combination.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Modi avoids them all with ease.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Modi avoids them all with ease.
Tucker swings for the body but Modi moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Tucker.
It looks like Thor Modi has been cut.
Modi lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into rage.
Modi walks into a left hand.
Modi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tucker counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Modi is out of range.
Modi blocks a jab.
Modi missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Modi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Modi but Modi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Modi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Modi throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Tucker blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modi misses with a hook to the body
and Tucker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Modi is trying to control but can't.
Modi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tucker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tucker throwing shots but Modi is blocking nicely.
Tucker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Modi tries to roll over but Tucker keeps him under control.
Modi is concentrating on defense, preventing Tucker from advancing position.
Tucker is trying to control the action in half guard but Modi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Modi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tucker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Modi tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Tucker 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.
Tucker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Modi defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Modi keeps working.
Modi wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tucker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Modi misses with a straight left.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Modi.
Modi misses the jab.
Modi misses with a body shot
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker fails to land the takedown.
Modi slips a jab from Tucker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Modi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modi misses with a few strikes there.
Modi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modi throws a looping overhand right but Tucker ducks down to avoid it.
Modi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker lands with a right hand.
Modi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker sizes up Modi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Modi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tucker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Modi counters with a nice uppercut.
Modi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Modi moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Modi throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Modi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tucker.
Tucker digs a good hook to Modi's body.
Modi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Modi throws a big shot that misses.
Modi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Thor Modi's cut even more.
Modi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tucker.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Modi but Modi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Modi which made him look bad.
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Modi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Modi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Modi stuffs the takedown.
Modi misses with a looping left.
Thor Modi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker slips under a jab from Modi.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Modi missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tucker!
Tucker has his takedown stuffed
and Modi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tom Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Modi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Modi misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
Modi lands a jab to the nose.
Modi misses the shot to the body.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Modi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Modi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Modi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Modi is breathing heavily.
Tucker clobbers Modi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tucker cracks Modi with an open hand slap.
Modi misses with a combination
and Tucker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Modi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tucker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tucker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tucker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Modi to the mat! Modi manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Modi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Modi is retaining full guard.
Modi keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Modi trying to control the position.
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Modi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Modi throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Modi misses its intended target.
Modi throws a combination that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tucker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Modi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Modi keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Modi pulls Tucker in close to his closed guard and prevents Tucker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tucker stops Modi from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tucker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Modi keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Modi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Modi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thor Modi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker misses with a double jab
letting Modi counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Modi missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tom Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Modi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tucker.
A shot to the body from Modi misses
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tucker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thor Modi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Modi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Modi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tucker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Tucker misses with a double jab
enabling Modi to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Modi.
Modi avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Modi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Tucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Modi.
Modi lands with a right and another and another! Tucker is in big trouble! Modi lands again and this time it's lights out for Tucker! A quality knockout there for Modi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thor Modi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen Ja Rule feat. Fat Joe & Jadakiss - New York as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that OJ Black was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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, Mark Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OJ Black!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black wants to slow Davidson down by chopping away at his legs.
Davidson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black checks a leg kick.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black takes a swing at Davidson's ribcage but misses.
Davidson misses with a wild combination.
Davidson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davidson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davidson is not content to let Black control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson wants to control but Black postures up.
Davidson is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Black working the ground and pound but Davidson is defending the strikes.
Davidson is trying to work for a sweep but Black has mounted him!
Davidson is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.
Black controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Davidson wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Davidson is working to get back to half guard.
Davidson is working hard here to advance position.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davidson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling from mount.
Davidson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davidson working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davidson wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
Davidson is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson tries to hold on but Black postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Black 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.
Davidson gets a takedown into half guard.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Davidson sits in half guard.
Davidson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Davidson tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson passes into side control, despite Black's attempt to control the position.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davidson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Davidson.
Black is staying active underneath Davidson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davidson wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Davidson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black controlling the position for now.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Davidson sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a push kick but Davidson slaps the foot to one side.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Black.
Davidson throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Davidson throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Davidson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davidson as he jumps to the side.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davidson throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Davidson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black connects with the punch.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily.
Mark Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ Black.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidson cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Davidson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Davidson moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
It looks like OJ Black has been cut.
Davidson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black slips a jab from Davidson.
Mark Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davidson ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Nice takedown defense from Davidson. No joy for Black on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davidson 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Black misses with a combination
and Davidson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davidson counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidson scores with a decent looking hook.
Davidson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidson misses with a wild combination.
Davidson fails with the takedown.
Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davidson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Black!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson wants to take Black's back here but Black is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Davidson controlling from the full mount.
Davidson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson controlling from the full mount.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is working for a guillotine from mount but Black frees his head quite easily.
Davidson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Black has worked his arm free - good work by Black!
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davidson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Davidson is very close to passing his half guard.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davidson trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Davidson is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davidson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Davidson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brass Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Who shot Ya?. Knuckles has chosen Rooster as his entrance music. Brass Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brass Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Wallace moves forwards but Knuckles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knuckles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knuckles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knuckles is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles is pulling down on Wallace's head. It's preventing any offense from Wallace, at least for the moment.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knuckles's guard.
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.
Wallace looking to pass the guard.
Wallace postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knuckles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Decent striking displayed by Wallace there.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Knuckles throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Knuckles cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a body shot.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that has Wallace reeling! Knuckles follows up with more punches and Wallace is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brass Knuckles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Break Stuff-- LimpBizkit. Tony Mendez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Lesnar's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendez as he avoids it easily.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar lands a head kick. Mendez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tony Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Lesnar.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendez but Mendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnar is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throws a leg kick
and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez seems keen to control Lesnar's posture.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mendez lands a big shot there that rocks Lesnar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but Mendez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendez controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendez wants to control the pace but Lesnar is squirming around nicely.
Lesnar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendez controlling from the full mount.
Lesnar regains half guard.
Mendez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez content to control rather than advance.
Lesnar is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Mendez seems content to control.
Lesnar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lesnar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lesnar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Mendez postures up.
Mendez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lesnar tries to strike from the bottom.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Lesnar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lesnar shoots in and bounces Mendez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez is adopting a defensive guard.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Mendez managing to control the position.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendez is keeping the position for now.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendez's head.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Mendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendez has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendez manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez pulls Lesnar in close to prevent any damage.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lesnar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lesnar stops Mendez from passing to mount.
Lesnar throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lesnar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
Randy Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lesnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lesnar is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendez stays in close to Lesnar's body and controls the position.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lesnar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Mendez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
Mendez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar striking off his back but it's not causing Mendez any problems.
Mendez trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mendez wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is pushing down on Lesnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lesnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar is not content to let Mendez control the position.
Mendez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendez winds up and cracks Lesnar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendez stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Lesnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Woodcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hughes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Country boy can survive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Woodcock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woodcock.
Woodcock misses with a few strikes there.
Woodcock misses with a few strikes there.
Woodcock looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Woodcock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hughes prevents Woodcock from improving his position.
Hughes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hughes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Woodcock is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hughes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Woodcock taking shots to the head.
Hughes working Woodcock over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes with a couple of short strikes.
Hughes is landing with some decent strikes but Woodcock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Woodcock is rocked!
Hughes has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Woodcock is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ratt Hughes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen Apollo Creed, Deck of Jack as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleto Rodriquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.
Creed throws a looping overhand right but Rodriquez ducks down to avoid it.
Creed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Creed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Cleto Rodriquez has been cut.
Creed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriquez's calf.
Rodriquez slips under a jab from Creed.
Rodriquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creed misses with a low kick.
Rodriquez rushes Creed and presses him up against the cage.
Creed lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creed leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodriquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Creed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Creed is working Rodriquez over against the cage.
Creed leaning his opponent against the cage.
Creed is leaning against Rodriquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed wants to stall.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Creed gets through Rodriquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodriquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Creed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleto Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez is looking to control Creed's arms but Creed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriquez has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed stalling.
Creed manages to break the clinch.
Rodriquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Creed circles away.
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Creed throws a hook to the side of Rodriquez's head but Rodriquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Creed.
Creed scores with the left hand. Rodriquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Apollo Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriquez.
Creed throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Creed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodriquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Rodriquez.
Creed throws a jab when Rodriquez was well out of range.
Creed stuns Rodriquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriquez shoots for a takedown but Creed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that misses.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed misses with a looping right.
Good work by Rodriquez as he checks the leg kick.
Rodriquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Creed pinned against the cage. Creed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriquez blocks a jab.
Rodriquez slips a straight right by Creed.
Rodriquez moves away from the strike by Creed.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Creed 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 Rodriquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodriquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Creed scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriquez tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed throws a right hand that Rodriquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriquez also avoids with ease.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez closes the distance and clinches up with Creed, looking for a takedown. Rodriquez pushes Creed against the cage but Creed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Creed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Creed misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed misses with the combination.
Creed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Creed throws a right and a left that Rodriquez avoids nicely.
Rodriquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Rodriquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriquez tries for a takedown but Creed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleto Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriquez's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a low kick as Rodriquez jumps back.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Rodriquez shoots in.
Creed lands a head shot.
Good work by Rodriquez as he checks the leg kick.
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
Creed thumps Rodriquez with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a body punch but Rodriquez moves out of range.
Rodriquez looks for a takedown but Creed sprawls well.
Creed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodriquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Creed.
Creed misses with a few strikes there.
Creed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodriquez is out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rodriquez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rodriquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cleto Rodriquez's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez avoids the body shot from Creed.
Rodriquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Creed.
Rodriquez tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Rodriquez fails with the takedown.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriquez.
Creed throws the left hand but Rodriquez avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Creed misses.
Rodriquez is looking to land body kicks.
Creed lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
That's time! Rodriquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Creed lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriquez seems unphased.
Creed scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriquez slips a jab from Creed.
Creed throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Creed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriquez avoids the body shot from Creed.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodriquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Cleto Rodriquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creed as he avoids it easily.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodriquez at a distance.
Creed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodriquez tries for a takedown but Creed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creed throws a leg kick but Rodriquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Creed lands an overhand right.
Rodriquez throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriquez.
Creed avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Rodriquez blocks the low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Rodriquez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleto Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Rodriquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Creed which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Rodriquez defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriquez takes one on the button.
Rodriquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Creed looks to land a right hand but Rodriquez moved out of range.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Creed thuds a left hand into Rodriquez's body.
Creed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodriquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriquez won't allow Creed to sweep him here.
Rodriquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodriquez 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.
Creed keeping hold of Rodriquez's head, controlling as best he can.
Creed is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Creed tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creed defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodriquez slips under a jab from Creed.
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriquez's shoulder, as Rodriquez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriquez takes one to the chin there.
Rodriquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodriquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Creed trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Creed is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
Rodriquez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Creed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Creed is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez seems to be working for a kimura but Creed defends the submission attempt.
Creed trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Creed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Creed gets back to full guard.
Creed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Creed has wrist control.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Creed is retaining full guard.
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.
Creed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodriquez tries to strike from the bottom.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Creed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriquez has his hands on Creed's head, controlling the position.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is looking for a triangle but Creed pushes his legs off easily.
Creed forces his way into half guard.
Rodriquez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Creed has control of the leg.
Rodriquez wants to control but Creed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Creed is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Creed has control of the leg.
Creed is stalling here. Rodriquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Creed seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodriquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back!
Rodriquez just trying to survive but Creed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Creed is looking to control Rodriquez but Rodriquez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Creed is trying to stick to Rodriquez's back but Rodriquez is turning into Creed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Creed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriquez has gone for a leg lock! Creed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriquez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Apollo Creed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown but Creed shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Rodriquez.
Creed throws a series of punches but Rodriquez avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Rodriquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Creed which made him look bad.
Rodriquez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriquez showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed kicks off Rodriquez and gets to his feet.
Rodriquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Creed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodriquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Creed pinned against the cage. Creed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleto Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Creed avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriquez.
Some wild striking there from Creed.
Rodriquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriquez manages to avoid it.
Creed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed scores with a nice strike.
Rodriquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creed.
Creed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cleto Rodriquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriquez's calf.
Rodriquez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriquez showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodriquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creed defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed wants to control the action here but instead Rodriquez manages to pass to full mount!
Creed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodriquez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Creed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez unloading with bombs!
Apollo Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriquez throwing strikes here but Creed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rodriquez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Creed because Rodriquez loaded up on that one.
Rodriquez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Creed has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Creed!
Rodriquez working for submissions but it's allowed Creed to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Creed.
I've got Creed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Creed!
Apollo Creed is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vale Valhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valhall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amon Amarth - Valhall Awaits Me. Jax Briggs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Briggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vale Valhall!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Briggs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Briggs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Valhall trying to control here.
Valhall gets full guard.
Briggs looking to sit in guard and control but Valhall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valhall won't allow Briggs to sweep him here.
Valhall trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Briggs controls Valhall momentarily but Valhall frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Valhall from controlling successfully.
Briggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Valhall from controlling successfully.
Valhall postures up in Briggs's guard and throws a big left but Briggs blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Briggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Briggs slips under a jab.
Briggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Briggs with a hook.
Valhall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Briggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Briggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vale Valhall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valhall misses with a series of wild punches.
Valhall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs is breathing heavily.
Valhall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Briggs's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valhall trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Valhall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valhall trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valhall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Briggs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Briggs has escaped and now he's on top!
Valhall throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Briggs won't allow Valhall to sweep him here.
Valhall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valhall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briggs is one step ahead there.
Valhall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valhall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Briggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vale Valhall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valhall ducks under a wild hook from Briggs.
Valhall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Briggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Valhall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Briggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valhall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valhall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Briggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valhall.
Valhall throws a nice looking combination but Briggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Briggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valhall misses the jab.
Valhall connects with a jab.
Briggs throws a body punch but Valhall moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Valhall.
Vale Valhall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valhall as he avoids it easily.
Briggs throws an overhand right that lands on Valhall's shoulder, as Valhall tries to avoid the shot.
Valhall throws a jab when Briggs was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Valhall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Valhall does it's job there.
Briggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Briggs misses.
Valhall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valhall misses with a straight left.
Briggs moves out of range as Valhall throws a body kick.
Valhall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Briggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valhall thinking.
Valhall throws a jab when Briggs was well out of range.
Valhall cracks Briggs with an open hand slap.
Valhall lands with an overhand left.
Valhall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valhall lands in his opponent's guard.
Briggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briggs tries to get out of the position.
Briggs is trying to control the position but Valhall postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valhall wants to stand but Briggs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Valhall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs is trying to keep Valhall in close.
Briggs wants to sweep here but Valhall controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briggs trying to control the position.
Valhall with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vale Valhall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A lazy body kick from Valhall
so Briggs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Valhall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valhall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valhall working a defensive guard but Briggs passes into half guard.
Briggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valhall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valhall trying to control from the bottom.
Briggs is looking to take a break and control but Valhall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valhall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valhall lands a high kick to the side of Briggs's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Valhall dives into guard, looking to finish.
Briggs is rocked!
It looks like Jax Briggs has been cut.
Valhall tries to free his leg and advance position but Briggs is retaining full guard.
Valhall pushes down on Briggs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Briggs is staying active underneath Valhall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valhall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valhall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valhall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valhall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valhall trying to control the action but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Valhall seems content to control.
Valhall is trying to control the action in half guard but Briggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Briggs is trying to control but can't.
Valhall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Valhall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valhall trying to pass the guard but Briggs defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valhall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valhall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valhall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Briggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valhall throws a head kick but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valhall throws a jab but it's blocked by Briggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Briggs misses its intended target.
Vale Valhall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valhall throws a head kick but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs punishes Valhall's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Briggs misses the target.
Briggs tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Valhall misses.
Valhall just misses with a punch to the body.
Valhall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vale Valhall just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jax Briggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valhall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Briggs.
Valhall connects with a single shot there.
Briggs swings for the body but Valhall moves out of range.
Briggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Briggs throws a solid leg kick but Valhall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Briggs.
Briggs throws a sloppy head kick and Valhall moves out of range easily.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Valhall.
Valhall misses with a straight left.
Valhall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valhall tries to land a leg kick but Briggs saw it coming and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Valhall. No joy for Briggs on that attempt.
Briggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valhall.
Briggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Briggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valhall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Valhall scores with a body shot.
Briggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Valhall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valhall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valhall throws a sloppy head kick
and Briggs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valhall's guard now.
Briggs won't allow Valhall to sweep him here.
Valhall working a defensive guard here.
Valhall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valhall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Briggs postures up.
Valhall wants to sweep here but Briggs controlling him for the moment.
Jax Briggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Valhall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Briggs slips a jab and a cross from Valhall.
Briggs throws an overhand right that lands on Valhall's shoulder, as Valhall tries to avoid the shot.
Valhall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Briggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valhall throws a shot from downtown. Briggs moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Briggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valhall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Briggs.
Valhall misses with a two punch combination.
Briggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Briggs moves out of range as Valhall strikes.
Briggs checks a low kick from Valhall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valhall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valhall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vale Valhall dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jax Briggs'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. This is the final round!
Valhall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valhall looks to land a right hand but Briggs moved out of range.
Valhall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valhall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valhall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Briggs trying to control from the bottom.
Valhall is trying to control the action in half guard but Briggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Valhall seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Valhall is pressing down on Briggs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Briggs is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Briggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valhall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valhall misses with a few strikes there.
Valhall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Briggs moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valhall throws a series of punches but Briggs moves out of range.
Valhall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Briggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Valhall.
Valhall misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valhall lands a jab to the nose.
Valhall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Briggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valhall thinking.
Valhall throws a combination that misses
and Briggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs jabs Valhall right on the nose. Valhall blinks but takes it well.
Valhall throws a sloppy head kick and Briggs moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Briggs misses
and Valhall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valhall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Briggs doesn't seem bothered though.
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.
Valhall throws a sloppy body shot
and Briggs counters with a leg kick.
Valhall throws a right and a left that Briggs avoids nicely.
Valhall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jax Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valhall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Valhall.
Briggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valhall misses with a body shot.
Valhall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valhall moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Valhall misses its intended target.
Vale Valhall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Briggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valhall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vale Valhall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valhall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vale Valhall! Vale Valhall retains his heavyweight title!
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